"Penalty strike, or How an officer's penalty battalion reached Berlin" is an exciting war book that tells the story of the unusual lieutenant colonel Matvyi Batrak, who in 1943 was appointed commander of the penalty battalion. The clumsy and unprofessional fighters who made up this battalion are faced with unprecedented trials and vicissitudes against the background of merciless, brutal wartime. Thanks to the charisma and determination of Matvii Batrak, the battalion goes through difficult battles and conquers even the most dangerous military tasks, where every mistake can cost lives. The author of the book, Vladimir Penkov, successfully combined historical authenticity with an emotionally intense plot, revealing the world of war through the prism of heroism and humanity of ordinary soldiers. "Penalty shot, or How an officer's penalty shot reached Berlin" is an exciting book that will not leave indifferent fans of military themes and historical novels.