Hans Leistikow was a German general during the Second World War.

He fought during the First World War and made a military career in the German army.

Senior Officer at the beginning of World War II, Leistikow participated in the battle of France.

After various assignments, Hans Leistikow was appointed Feldkommandeur of Laval (Feldkommandantur 582) in June 1944.

While German troops retreated in front of the victorious US Army, Leistikow was promoted to the grade of Generalmajor on 1 October 1944.