Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck | Hans Von Luck

Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck | Hans Von Luck | A Call for Peace and Humanity

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	Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck Hans Von Luck Dell, 1991 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 72 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A review from a friend of the author

From the personal words of the author, "this is not a war book; this is a book of my little stories". Well known historian/author Stepthen Ambrose encouraged Hans v Luck to write this book of stories. Taken in this context, the book is full of insight as to how an educated man of aristocratic background, growing up during and just after the 1914-1918 war, became an officer in Hitler's wehrmacht, and how he was able to carry-out his duty having taken an oath to protect and defend his country. Hans never made excuses for his life but instead explained the situation as he saw it. If anyone can be open to the possibility that there were "good Germans" during those terrible years of 1933-1945, then I submit that Hans v Luck was one of those. He was both an outstanding soldier and a great friend. He also made many friends in later years of those on the "other side of the bridge". I think that this tells volumes too as to the character of Hans v Luck.

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A Call for Peace and Humanity

Hans led us through his fascinating adventures before, throughout and after the war. As an officer of the elite Panzer arm, his journey brought us to every exciting sector of the conflict, France, Russia, North America, Normandy and even Berlin.
Throughout the book Hans kept reminding readers being fond of peace and humanity. He showed great sympathy towards civilians and prisoners on both sides, who suffered the most but were remembered the least. He emphasized his appreciation on the Russian culture and mentality, despite his bitter Russian captivity after the war. He was very glad with understanding and befriending soldiers and people from other nations (including allies) even during the war. Although he had been wounded more than once and experienced unfairness (as with many soldiers have) throughout his career, he made no accusations nor complaint. He enjoyed great popularity with both his seniors (including Rommel the desert fox) and his men. He appreciated observing code of honor by soldiers instead of striving for glory and fame. He gave high account to the courage of soldiers on both sides whom he have met. His memoir has attempted to heal wounds and pain in everyone who has gone through the conflict, and called for love of peace and of life. Sense of humor could be found in every chapter. He has also enjoyed a typical brief romance during the war. Lastly, he reminded readers being alerted for militaristic politicians, who are the real threats to human civilization.
This is a fine book for anyone who wants to understand human, life and war. A splendid collection of wisdom, energy and charm, this book has highly impressed and influenced me.

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Fantastic!

Simply put, this is one of the best books of its type ever written. There are no flaws at all. The Oberst has written a book containing a wealth of valuable information with tremendous literary skill.

Panzer Commander reviewed

Colonel van Luck comes across as a very professional soldier who experiences both war and relative peace in every major German theatre of World War II. Yet he also comes across as a very human person who can empathize with his enemies and in the Russian campaign even have his troops share food with Russian women and children. His later experiences as a Russian prisoner of war are very enlightening and even give some insight to the current corruption problems the Russians are having in coming to grips with a free enterprise economy. I give this book at least 4 1/2 stars.

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Von Luck epitomises the qualities of a Wermacht Officer.

He went through 4 major campaigns, both good and bad for him yet never lost his values and respect.

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