On July 20, 1944, Colonel Claus von Stauffenburg, just recently promoted to Chief of Staff of the German Homeland Army, departed for the Wolf's Lair, Hitler's well-protected fortress, where he was determined to free the German people from Hitler's harsh rule. Germany was losing the war; flames engulfed its cities; Allied forces closed in. Stauffenburg was the leader of a large conspiracy determined to eliminate the Nazi regime. He had such faith in his compatriots that he …showed first 75 words of 655 total…

…showed last 75 words of 655 total…at his time was nearly over. The conspirators gave up their lives because they had faith in Germany's citizens and their desire for a better place. Faith is an extremely relevant part of nearly everyone's life. It is a requirement of any kind of relationship or devotion and a compelling force which drives many people to do incredible, selfless deeds. Without faith, life would be a lonely uneventful journey with no hope for the future.