Dmitry Furmanov is a military and political figure, journalist, prose writer. The diary covers the period from 1914 to 1916 and describes the events of the First World War, during which the author served as a brother of mercy on the Caucasian front, in Galicia, near Dvinsk. These recordings are distinguished by deep sincerity; the author shares his personal impressions, talks about conversations with ordinary soldiers and civilians, direct witnesses of military operations and the situation in the rear. The book is addressed to everyone interested in military history.