This is the story about the difficult life of the young Officer Hartmut von Falkenried and his very much disturbed relationship with his father. The terrible lie about his apparently dead mother, their unexpected reunion, and many undesired influences by his family make his whole life rather difficult. Under enormous pressure and fire, Hartmut develops a strong character and under risk of his own life, saves his fathers and many of his fellow soldier's lives; finally earning their respect and love. This volume from A.D. 1902 was now edited and new published so that this important part of our history will not be forgotten.