As a young soldier Franta experiences a war that destroys all hopes and life - before he has really had any chance to live. As a young soldier Franta experiences a war that destroys all hopes and life - before he has really had any chance to live. As a young soldier Franta experiences a war that destroys all hopes and life - before he has really had any chance to live. As a young soldier Franta experiences a war that destroys all hopes and life - before he has really had any chance to live.