Hans von Luck
Hans von Luck | |
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Luck in 1944 | |
| Born | 15 July 1911 Flensburg, German Empire |
| Died | 1 August 1997 (aged 86) Hamburg, Germany |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Years of service | 1929–1945 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Unit | 7th Panzer-Division 21st Panzer-Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Regina von Luck |
| Other work | Military lecturer, author |
Hans–Ulrich Freiherr von Luck und Witten (15 July 1911 – 1 August 1997), usually shortened to Hans von Luck, was a German officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. Von Luck served with the 7th Panzer Division and 21st Panzer Division. Von Luck is the author of the book Panzer Commander.