If you want to understand Montgomery start with the Biographys of the other officers around him not his own. Best one for a true picture is Freddie DeGuingard his chief of staff. DeGuingard soothed offended allied generals often. He probably knew Montgomerys WW II history better than any other.

I came away not exactly liking Montgomery instead thinking he was the right man for the job. He made mistakes no doubt about it. Taking over a bad situation in North Africa Montgomery turned it around well before we were in a position to fight the Germans.

But who am I to say, make up your own mind.

Boats

Last edited by Boats; 11/08/16 05:44 PM.