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Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1887-1976 : A Selected Bibliography (Bibliographies of Battles and Leaders)
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery 18871976 A Selected Bibliography - Bibliographies of Battles and Leaders In the desperate summer of 1942, Hitler seemed to be on the verge of victory in Russia and the Middle East. With Rommel nearing Cairo, a little known lieutenant-general, Bernard Montgomery, took charge of what Churchill called a "baffled and bewildered" British 8th Army. Assuming command, Montgomery led the Army to one of the Allies' greatest vi... more »ctories--El Alamein. "Monty" became an instantly recognizable Allied leader, but as a man with strong views, unbending principles, and outspoken frankness, he was both loved and disliked, praised and criticized. This bibliography presents and evaluates the extensive body of literature that has grown up around the controversial Field Marshal.« less