The narrative follows the lifelong friendship and intertwined fates of two soldiers, and Ivan Varavva , spanning from the Russian Civil War to the aftermath of World War II.
Lyuba Trofimova is portrayed as the "backbone" of the family, embodying the resilience of military wives who shared the hardships of garrison life. Where to Find the Book
Ivan falls silently in love with Lyuba but respects her marriage to Alexey. This unspoken tension becomes a lifelong theme of loyalty and honor between the two men.
You can read or download the text from digital libraries such as Litres or Military Literature (Militera) . Офицеры (фильм) - Википедия