This is one of the few books that MUST be part of any library. The quality of writing is excellent. It is vivid and engaging. It paints the finest of verbal pictures and it does so without demonstrations of ego. It is a book that must be read by Germans and by Europeans because it is one of the building blocks of knowledge that creates the palace of history.

Firetrench Reviews

his was first published back in 1989 but now Frontline Books have released this new edition and oh what an interesting read this is.  Very much a 'professional soldier', this is about his life and career as an officer in the German army.  First the Reichswehr and later the Wehrmacht.  It is split across 27 chapters tackoling some fascinating aspects of the war as seen in his own eyes.

There's no exagerating of his skills, nor of any political influences, just a really interesting story of a professional soldier whose experiences before, during and after WW2 make for a good story.

militarymodeling.com

This unique account of one German mans war is required reading for all those interested in WWII.

Military History Monthly

One of the more valuable World War II memoirs – an exceptional volume.

Book List

A soldier, a warrior, and a leader who never failed his men, and whose courage never faltered.

Library Journal

This is a book that shows the finest face of the old officer class, the Kaderfamilie of central Europe, who were brought up to fight, but to fight clean – even when they came under the orders of satanic leaders.

M. R. D Foote, The Times Picayune

Well and vividly written . . . My father thought very highly of Colonel von Luck as a man and soldier.

Manfred Rommel