Generate a correct and concise answer for the question based on the words in the context.

Context : Ernst Lucht (27 February 1896 -- 2 November 1975) was a Konteradmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).
Question : What war or battle involved Ernst Lucht?
World War II