Hans Hellmut Kirst
German lieutenant and acclaimed author

Born
December 5th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
1989
36 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1914, a German lieutenant and author became prominent for works that reflected on military life and history. The literary career began post World War II, focusing on themes of war and its aftermath. Key publications included historical novels that gained significant readership. His writing often combined personal experience with detailed historical narrative.
Authored 'The Last Christian' and 'The Sons of the Eagle'
Contributed to military literature in Germany
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