Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Hans Von Luck
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Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Hans Von Luck by Hans Von Luck
Panzer Commander is one of the classic memoirs of the Second World War. A professional soldier, Hans von Luck joined the Panzerwaffe in its earliest days, where he served under Erwin Rommel, and went on to fight in the Blitzkrieg in Poland, France and the Soviet Union. He then served with the Afrika Korps in the Western Desert, and tells of the sometimes chivalrous relationship with the British 8th Army. After the collapse in Africa, he returned to Europe and fought throughout the Normandy campaign. Captured by the Soviets at the end of the war, he was held for five years in a prison camp. After the war, he formed friendships with those who had been his opponents during the war, including Major John Howard, who had led the capture of Pegasus Bridge. With a new preface by the author's widow, this unique and valuable account of one man's war and its aftermath is required reading for all those interested both in military history.
'this unique account of one German mans war is required reading for all those interested in WWII' Military History Monthly
Born in 1911 in Flensburg, Germany, HANS VON LUCK joined the Reichswehr as a cadet in 1929. He served in the Panzerwaffe from its earliest days until the very end of the Second World War. After five years in a Soviet prison camp, he returned to Germany in 1950, working first as a hotel receptionist and then in the coffee business. He died in 1997.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848326941 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848326947 |
| Title | Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Hans Von Luck |
| Author | Hans Von Luck |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 305 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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