In the form of questions and answers, the most important events that took place on the eve and during the Great Patriotic War are reflected on factual and digital material, the misanthropic policy of the Nazi invaders in the occupied territory of Belarus is shown, and numerous examples are used to describe the heroism of Belarusians and natives of Belarus at the fronts and behind enemy lines, about the contribution of the Belarusian people to the Victory. The book is written on the basis of archival materials and documentary sources, it contains a large number of illustrations. The publication can be used as a teaching aid by teachers, students and students in preparation for elective classes and a special course on the topic “The Great Patriotic War of the Soviet People in the Context of World War II " It is also intended for a wide range of readers interested in the history of the Great Patriotic War.