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Book Synopsis: The wartime memoir of Lyudmila Pavlichenko is a remarkable document: the publication of an English language edition is a significant coup. Pavlichenko was World War II's best scoring sniper and had a varied wartime career that included trips to England and America.
In June 1941, when Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, she left her university studies, ignored the offer of a position as a nurse, to become one of Soviet Russia's 2000 female snipers. Less than a year later she had 309 recorded kills, including 29 enemy sniper kills. She was withdrawn from active duty after being injured. She was also regarded as a key heroic figure for the war effort.
She spoke at rallies in Canada and the US and the folk singer Woody Guthrie wrote a song, 'Killed By A Gun' about her exploits. Her US trip included a tour of the White House with FDR. In November 1942 she visited Coventry and accepted donations of £4,516 from Coventry workers to pay for three X-ray units for the Red Army. She also visited a Birmingham factory as part of her fundraising tour.
She never returned to combat but trained other snipers. After the war, she finished her education at Kiev University and began a career as a historian. She died on October 10, 1974 at age 58, and was buried in Moscow's Novodevichy Cemetery.
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Experience the gripping wartime memoir of one of World War II's deadliest snipers, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, with Lady Death: The Memoirs of Stalin's Sniper (Greenhill Sniper Library). This remarkable document, now available in English, provides a rare glimpse into the life of a legendary Soviet Russian sniper.
Join Pavlichenko on her journey as she defies conventions and leaves her university studies behind to become one of the 2000 female snipers enlisted by Soviet Russia in the face of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa. In less than a year, she achieves an astonishing 309 recorded kills, including 29 enemy sniper kills.
But Pavlichenko's story doesn't end on the battlefield—she becomes a symbol of heroism and resilience for the war effort. Speaking at rallies in Canada and the US, she captivated audiences with her tales of bravery. Legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie even penned a song, 'Killed By A Gun,' inspired by her exploits.
Discover Pavlichenko's fascinating journey beyond the frontlines, as she embarks on a tour of the White House with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and accepts generous contributions from Coventry workers in the UK. Her fundraising efforts help the Red Army acquire three X-ray units, solidifying her status as both a valiant warrior and a humanitarian.
Although she eventually retired from combat, Pavlichenko continues to inspire future generations by training other aspiring snipers. Her post-war accomplishments include finishing her education at Kiev University and building a successful career as a historian.
Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the captivating life of Lady Death. Order your copy now and get ready to be enthralled by the remarkable journey of Stalin's Sniper. Get your copy today!
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