Montgomery, commonly referred to as "Monty," initially earned distinction during World War II due to his highly effective leadership of the British Eighth Army in North Africa. There, Montgomery was ...

THE MEMOIRS OF FIELD-MARSHAL MONTGOMERY (508 pp.)—Bernard Law Montgomery—World ($6). “Monkey” (his schoolboy name) Montgomery, who understandably likes to sign himself Montgomery of Alamein, has the ...

Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact.

“The Germans are out of Egypt, but there still are some left in North Africa. There is some good hunting to be had farther to the west in Libya.” That exultant message General Sir Bernard Law ...

German officers viewed Bernard Law Montgomery as a frustrating opponent rather than an inspiring one. Unlike fast and aggressive commanders such as George S. Patton, Montgomery fought deliberately, ...