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Who is Colonel Hans A. von Luck from Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944 and what is their importance? "Pegasus_Bridge:_June_6

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Colonel Hans A. von Luck commanded the 125h Panzer Grenadia Regiment of the 21st Panzer Division. His headquarters were at Vimont. von Luck had fought in Poland, Dunkirk and Moscow. He also served with Rommel during the North African campaigns in 1942-43. After the war, the Colonel became a coffee importer in Hamburg.

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Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944