"Journey to Heading 270 Degrees" is a novel about the Iran-Iraq war. It tells the story of Naser, a veteran of several battles though not yet out of high school. Unable to resist pull of communal soldiering he returns to the front to find himself in the midst of one of the war's decisive clashes. The Iraqis attach the Iranian fortified positions in tanks, while Naser's unit repels them on foot. During the battle, Naser loses several comrades but gains an understanding of the futlity of conflict.