MONTY'S GREATEST BATTLES: 1942-1945

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Explores Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, who had a dynamic personality that often led to difficulties with political or military superiors but made him an immensely effective leader of men. His soldiers fought in some of the most important battles of WWII that varied in type, terrain, and tactics: river crossings including that of the Rhine; amphibious landings including the D-Day landings; defensive encounters including Alam Halfa and the Ardennes; mobile operations including the capture of Tripoli; the 'left hook' at the Mareth Line; the dash from the Seine to the Scheldt culminating in the daring attempt to seize the Rhine bridges; and set piece conflicts against enemies in prepared positions equipped with often superior weapons including Alamein and Normandy. In addition to describing the battles that made Montgomery the legendary military commander for which he is rightly remembered, this book examines both his qualities and weaknesses. Contains 32 mono illustrations.