Lyric discussion by evilMoW 

Cover art for Lady in Black lyrics by Uriah Heep

I follow your opinion near exactly Ratzusca.

about the only difference i get is that the guy isn't fighting a pointless war, but trying to fight to stop the fighting (does that make any sense?) He's fighting the "need in men to kill their brothers"

anyway, the guy is beginning to lose/or has lost hope of ever winning, until this lady comes and inspires him to keep up the struggle. though it's impossible to end, it is the struggle that makes it worthwhile.