Talk:Hans von Luck

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I removed the reference in the North Africa section to PzIV H tanks. I am pretty sure this mark of Panzer IV never served in the desert - according to the 'Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two' (Auth: P Chamberlain and H Doyle) ISBN 1-85409-214-6, the Panzer IV H only entered production in April 1943. The whole N Africa campaign ended in May 1943 - so it would seem highly unlikely that enough Panzer IV H's could be built for a combat formation, the crews trained and shipped across to N Africa in the time available. At best there would be about 6 weeks to do this? Most reference books regarding WW2 German tanks/WW2 history only give credit to Panzer IV F2 models, being the most upto date version of this vehicle to serve in North Africa. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.6.2.215 (talk) 10:33, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] See also

• Siegfried Knappe

I removed the See also because I can see no connection between the two gentlemen other than they are both German, they served in WWII, and they both wrote memoirs. Can anyone tell me what the connection is?--imars 05:49, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

• "balanced" memoirs

"[his memoirs, titled Panzer Commander are] acknowledged as one of the most balanced Second World War German military memoirs in existence."

What is the evidence to support this statement?

all one needs to do is read the preface to his memoirs to see how it is balanced. Also, it was heavily researched so that everything possible can be factually authenticated, including minute details such as place names of tiny ~50 person villages in Russia. It was also peer reviewed, Stephen Ambrose wrote the introduction to the book. relatively unique for a memoir, it is referenced and has an extensive bibliography. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy, I also recommend you sign your comments.

Here are some words of praise for Panzer Commander:

"The memoirs of Colonel von Luck are... as crisp and clear, as incisive as a cavalry leader's commands ought to be.... An original and sincere account of a good man's war." --The Times Literary Supplement (London)

"Free from cant as it is from braggadocio and false modesty... Recommended." --Library Journal

--Jadger 19:04, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

You should identify your sources when making a vague claim that a work is "acknowledged" as something. Acknowledged by who? I suggest you reference the soruces pointed out above in the main article.

And, by the way, I have read it.

again, please sign your comments by placing ~~~~ at end of edit. I just cited all those above, they have "acknowledged" it. I will cite it when i get a chance, too busy right now, perhaps you could, move that from here to the article, thanks

--Jadger 15:39, 9 August 2006 (UTC)