The author is a former editor of the military newspaper of the 63rd Army, which held the bridgehead on the Don, which played a large role in the subsequent encirclement of Nazi troops near Stalingrad. The book tells about the work of front-line journalists, about the heroes of the battle - fighters and commanders of the 63rd Army, their exploits, destinies. The story of the 63rd Army will to some extent fill the gap in the history of the Stalingrad battle - it will highlight the role of the troops operating on the Don.