About the book: 1990 / Many fans of military memoirs are already familiar with individual chapters of the proposed book by the prominent political worker Hero of the Soviet Union V. R. Boyko, which were published in the magazine “New World” and were warmly received by readers. The author tells about the courage and heroism of the soldiers of the 39th Army, which made a difficult march through the Greater Khingan and took part in the defeat of the Japanese Kwantung Army. The memoirs tell about the versatile activities of the Army Military Council during the battles and stay of our troops in Port Arthur, about their extensive and selfless assistance to Chinese workers in establishing a peaceful post-occupation life.