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In 1939, Hans von Luck's motorized unit was one of the first to cross the frontier into Poland, marking the start of WWII. Over the next six years he was constantly in action in every major theatre of the war, and got to know almost every German commander of note. Told with the vivid detail of an impassioned witness, his memoirs have become a classic in the literature of the Second World War. 'Well and vividly written...My father thought very highly of Colonel von Luck as a man and soldier' - Manfred Rommel
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Hans von Luck commanded one of Rommel's Panzer Divisions from 1939-44. He was awarded the German Cross in Gold and the Knight's Cross. He was captured by Russians in 1945 and held in a prisoner of war camp until 1950. He is married, with three sons.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being in the German wehrmacht and in captivity for close to 20 years spending the best years of his life fighting for a case not won it is impressive that Von Luck comes out on the other side in shape of creating a new life. On the theaters of war where Von Luck was fighting during WWII this book is very descriptive. Especially the fighting's near Moscow during winter 1941-1942, the battles in North Africa in 1942-1943 and the collapse in Tunisia 1943 is giving the reader a feeling of being there together with Von Luck. The landing in Normandy in June 1944 and the important battles that Von Luck was fighting later on the retreat to Germany is giving another view than common on how the war on the western front was developing for the Germans. It is impressive to read of the stiff resistance the Germans was able to putt up even though they knew the war was lost. The German soldiers were fighting with an incredible performance. Finally the years in Russian captivity is giving a view on how life was for the thousands of German POW's in the country that suffered the most of casualties during WWII. It can only be recommended to buy this book. You will not be able to put it down before you have turned the last page.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is thoughtful and honest. It is one mans viewpoint being clearly and simply shown throughout one of the most important eras of history. Many will read this to discover more about the Second World War (as I did). People reading for these reasons will not be disappointed, (he was involved in conflict on mainland Europe, North Africa and the feared eastern front). Despite his wartime experiences being very clear and interesting, I was surprised to find myself much more interested in his post-war experiences. His style is modest and maybe won't grab some readers in the same way as a novel would. This book is more than that. Big explosions aren't the point or his intention, if you need that, don't bother with this book.
This book feels like a father reflecting upon his life to his son and that is what makes it so very special.
This book feels like a father reflecting upon his life to his son and that is what makes it so very special.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
... as well as the personal experiences of a German career officer
Anybody who complains about this book not being gory or technical or explicit enough misses the point: This is a member of German aristocracy writing this, an old gentleman, naturally he will show some reserve. Furthermore, he is a soldier who has been there, not a historian. As such, he has no need to recount every detail of someone's body being blown to bits. From what these men (on all sides) must have seen, that comes as a matter of course. Leave it to the Spielbergs of the world to provide the images.
The fact the Oberst von Luck was asked by the British and other parties to give account of the fighting surrounding 'Operation Goodwood' (beachhead breakout attempts after the D-day landing) ON LOCATION for many years during the latter part of the 20th century, should put to rest any doubts of whether he speaks of things with authority.
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Memoir of a decent man
I bought this after reading some of the other reviews and found it to be a good account of one officer's remarkable career on many fronts in WWII. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Crystal Vision
Goody two shoes
I am no doubt prejudiced as 21st Panzer was the bain of our lives in the 3rd British Infantry Division, who I was proud to be with in Normandy. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. A. Holder-Vale
You couldn't wish to be conquered by a nicer guy
There are broadly two types of WW2 memoir written from the German side, if we exclude the Sven Hassel variety that claims to be no more than entertainment. Read more
Published 8 months ago by schlockhorror
Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck
If you want the minutiae of war at the front then this book does not give it to you. However it offers a fascinating insight into many different aspects of his life before during... Read more
Published 13 months ago by RAJ
The Truth must be told
There are far too few memoirs of German soldiers, both officer and common, published in English. Much of this has to do with the winner always writing history, but also with... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stratonautus
So much for war
Memoirs of a career soldier serving the worthless cause of a criminal regime. If only half the lies he tells are true he still comes across as the last real gentleman soldier and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. D. Ritchie
Quite interesting.
It is what it says on the cover and is an interesting read.
Unfortunately and frustratingly there are no maps which makes the text more difficult to understand. Read more
Unfortunately and frustratingly there are no maps which makes the text more difficult to understand. Read more
Published 23 months ago by T. M. Thurstan
life of a Wehrmacht officer
The book deals suprisingly little with actual warfare. Instead, it shows the world and life of a Wehrmacht officer, from his youth to the size of power by Hitler, to the various... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by Lennart Edzer Nooij
Ultimately a bit disappointing
I'm with the minority of reviewers in being a bit disappointed with this. I approached it with high hopes and ready to be pleased, but really the book never, for me, moved out of... Read more
Published on 9 May 2008 by Humpty Dumpty
An exceptionally moving account
Von Luck gives an open and honest account of his war experience from Russia to France to Africa and his eventual capture and internment in Russia. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by S. Jenkins
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