Question

male pilots got years of training. but the women had to do the same jobs in a few months.
in june 1942, the 588th’s work began. each mission followed the same plan. the pilots flew in groups of three planes. the first two got the germans’ attention. they distracted them. the third plane stayed in the dark. its pilot found the target. then, she dropped a bomb. each plane carried two bombs. they repeated these steps until all their bombs were gone.
the bombs were heavy, so the planes had to fly low. flying at night was their only cover. but they also had another trick. the pilot came close to her target. she would shut off the plane’s engine. then the plane would glide the rest of the way. the germans thought this sounded like a sweeping broom. when they heard the sound, it was too late. the mission had likely succeeded. the germans called the women pilots nachthexen. the word means “night witches.”
the darkness and quiet helped protect the pilots. their planes caught fire easily. even the smallest bullet could set the planes on fire. the pilots had to battle the weather, too. soviet winters were hard. the planes’ open cockpits didn’t protect them from the cold. many pilots got frostbite.
the “night witches” flew their last mission on may 4, 1945. three days later, germany surrendered. twenty - four of the women were
question 5
think about the events below. think about the article. which took place last?
hint
a. germany surrendered in world war ii.
b. joseph stalin agreed to women flying combat missions.
c. the 588th bomber regiment began its missions.
d. german soldiers called the women pilots “night witches.”
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Explanation:

To determine which event happened last, we analyze each option:

• Option B: Joseph Stalin agreeing to women flying combat missions likely occurred before the 588th's missions started (as the regiment began in 1942).
• Option C: The 588th began missions in June 1942.
• Option D: German soldiers called the women "Night Witches" during their missions (which started in 1942).
• Option A: The text states the "Night Witches" flew their last mission on May 4, 1945, and Germany surrendered three days later. So Germany's surrender in WWII (after May 4, 1945) is later than the other events.

Answer:

A. Germany surrendered in World War II.