This book is the unique memoirs of my husband’s grandfather, Anatoly Kuzmich Matyukhin, who lived his entire life in Ukraine and fought for his Motherland during the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War. Anatoly Kuzmich wrote this book back in 1984–1985, conveying to us his thoughts, feelings and experiences without subjecting them to editing or editing. This book is his testimony, his personal view of the war and the victory over fascism. Read it to hear the story from someone who lived it, felt it with his skin and soul, and to pass it on to future generations.