"There was a cruel battle" - an exciting story about the darkest sides of war, which appeared against the background of the events of the Second World War. The author tells in detail about the story of one fighter, his internal struggle, the treachery of the enemy and the endurance of the spirit. Due to the brutality of the events, he learned to feel what was impossible to feel before, and to go on without stopping at anything. This book is not only a story about war, it is also about heroism and the strength of the human spirit, about how difficult trials can change us forever.