Face to the Sun

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows a Spanish volunteer officer in the Blue Division on the Russian Front. As he engages in fierce battles near Leningrad, he forms bonds with fellow soldiers and embarks on a romance with a Russian woman. His motivations are deeply personal, rooted in the desire to avenge his sister's death during the Spanish Civil War. The story culminates in the intense Battle of Krasny Bor, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and the complexities of war.