The book includes two novels by contemporary Romanian writers. The novel by V. Preda tells about the events in Romania after the uprising on August 23, 1944, when Soviet and Romanian troops fought stubborn battles with the Nazis to liberate the country from fascism. The novel by E. Gronov-Marinescu is dedicated to the life and study of soldiers of the army of the Socialist Republic of Romania. The talented writer vividly and fascinatingly reveals the fates of soldiers and officers of the tank unit, as well as the complex problems of their family relationships. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.