At the age of 15, Diether Warneck witnessed firsthand the devastating firebombing of his hometown, Dresden, Germany, during World War II. After losing his girlfriend in the chaos, he rode his bicycle to the war front and joined the German army under Hitler’s regime. This choice would become a lifelong burden. Reflecting on the events that ensured his survival, Diether reveals the profound guilt he carried in secret for seven decades, all while living a life rich with love, family, intrigue, art, and personal achievements.