The book offered to the reader tells about the military and labor exploits of our fellow countrymen during the years of great trials. Materials written by war veterans, as well as writers and journalists, recreate the situation of those harsh and fiery years, introduce us to people whose heroic deeds will forever remain for millions a model of service to the Motherland, loyalty and courage; many materials tell about the hard work of the rear, about the affairs of Bashkir oil workers, metallurgists, machine builders, railway workers, agricultural workers.