Steady and Sure British Lion: Montgomery (with CD-ROM)

Author: Trevor Dowker
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Ten Great Commanders of World War II Series. Montgomery was an outstanding British military leader during World War II. He defeated the "Afrika Korps" at the Battle of El Alamein, turning the tide of the North African campaign, and was known as Rommel's nemesis, bringing hope for Britain's victory. He led his troops to land in Normandy, sweeping across the European continent, and restoring the reputation of the British army. During the war, he was resolute and firm; in adversity, he was tenacious and unyielding; in victory, he was magnanimous and kind; and in peacetime, he was friendly and amicable.