Bernard Montgomery - Wikipedia
Webˈæləmeɪn /; 17 November 1887 – 24 March 1976), nicknamed " Monty ", was a senior British Army officer who served in the First World War, the Irish War of Independence and the Second World War . Montgomery first saw action in the First World War as a junior officer of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
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WebOct 29, 2009 · British Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976) was among the most decorated military leaders of World War II. Tapped to take command of the Eighth Army, he earned renown for his part...
Bernard Law Montgomery: Unbeatable and unbearable
WebField Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery was one of the most prominent and successful British commanders of the Second World War (1939-45). Affectionately known as 'Monty', he commanded the Allies in North Africa and in the subsequent invasions of …
Montgomery Was One of World War II's Best Leaders. Here Is …
WebOct 3, 2023 · Share This Article. On Aug. 22, 1945, a Miles Messenger aircraft carrying British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery dropped abruptly from the sky near Oldenburg, Germany as its engine cut out in midair. The plane had no chance of making it to the nearby airfield. It barely managed a crash landing.
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WebMar 27, 2024 · Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery (born Nov. 17, 1887, London, Eng.—died March 24, 1976, near Alton, Hampshire) was a British field marshal and one of the outstanding Allied commanders in World War II. Montgomery, the son of an Ulster clergyman, was educated at St. Paul’s School, London, and the Royal Military Academy …
Bernard Montgomery Biography | Biography Online
WebNov 1, 2017 · Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976) British Army Officer who, during the Second World War, led the army to victory at El Alamein – the first major Allied victory of the war. He later played a leading role in commanding the Allied landings in Italy and France.
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976) - BBC
WebField Marshal Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Bernard Montgomery © Montgomery was the most well-known British...
Bernard Montgomery | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 23, 2018 · Bernard Montgomery. Born November 17, 1887 London, England Died March 24, 1976 Alton, England British field marshal. Considered by some historians the greatest British general of all time, Bernard Montgomery was the best known and most successful officer to lead British troops during World War II.
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery summary
WebBernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery, (born Nov. 17, 1887, London, Eng.—died March 24, 1976, near Alton, Hampshire), British general in World War II. Educated at Sandhurst, he distinguished himself in World War I and remained in the army, becoming known as a tough and efficient leader.
NATO - Declassified: Bernard Law Montgomery
WebField Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1 st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, also known as ‘Monty’ and ‘The Spartan General’, was a resolute man. He was unwavering in the face of adversity and was notorious for his sharp wit and direct attitude.
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