Books by bernard montgomery author of memoirs of field. Bernard montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein wikiquote. Known as monty, he notably commanded the allies against general erwin rommel in north africa, and in the invasions of italy and normandy. Bernard montgomerys most popular book is memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery. Between the two wars, montgomery served as a professional soldier in. Montgomery commanded the british eighth army in world war two during its. James montgomery december 22, 1814 december 6, 1871 was a jayhawker during the bleeding kansas era and a controversial union colonel during the american civil war. Fdrs battle with churchill, 1943 fdr at war book 2. Goats and soda its a timely question in the wake of attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals. The second theme is a scathing perspective of eisenhower and bradley.
On march 24, 1976, field marshall bernard law montgomery, 1 st viscount of alamein, hero of world war ii, died at home in england. The book history of the second world war the mediterranean and middle east, is the fifth in a series. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso. Civil war roundtable of montgomery county, pa posts.
Top ten reasons field marshall montgomery is not so great. He was awarded two stars on the hollywood walk of fame for motion pictures at 6440 hollywood boulevard. The weather and the first rule of war the irish times. Field marshall bernard law montgomery was finally transferred to the. Field marshal montgomery similarly said there were only two rules of warfare that mattered. That is, dont go fighting with your land army on the mainland of asia. During the western desert campaign of the second world war, montgomery commanded the british eighth army. Montgomery wrote several books on his war experiences includingel.
It is a book about an enduring love, the war, the girl next door, withstanding polio and how through almost seven decades, two people kept their love, and their faith, front and center. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso, pc, dl m. Bernard montgomery has 18 books on goodreads with 23 ratings. Not only montgomerys ego and eccentricities in themselves but the.
On the outbreak of the second world war montgomery was sent to france with the. Viscount bernard law montgomery montgomery of alamein. Its fairly difficult for a novella to earn a fivestar rating in my mind, but sues latest release has done just that. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Will the us break field marshal bernard law montgomerys. Unbeatable and unbearable field marshal bernard law montgomery was one of the most prominent and successful british commanders of the second world war 193945. Before the us was drawn into world war ii, montgomery served in france as an ambulance driver for the. Looking back on the influenza pandemic of 1918in books. This idea of the battle being a decisive turning point in world war ii, is that. Montgomery was a staunch supporter of abolitionist principles and individual liberty and used extreme measures against proslavery populations. Bernard montgomery quotes author of memoirs of fieldmarshal.
Two rules of warfare 1 never march on moscow and 2. The cafs fifi, and another b29 doc, are the only two superfortresses left in flying condition. Hamilton has contributed a major landmark to the military literature of world war ii. Despite his tactless uncompromising manner his career flourished between the wars but it was. Field marshal bernard law montgomery was one of the most prominent and successful british commanders of the second world war 193945. Montgomery county pennsylvania soldiers in the civil war montgomery county pa civil war history from the book history of montgomery county by bean, theodore w. Montgomery has 811 books on goodreads with 4230414 ratings.
Will the us break field marshal bernard law montgomerys rule one. Buy the memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law montgomery of. We ask that you report content that you in good faith believe violates the above rules by. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. American scientists and subsurface warfare in world war ii montgomery c. In the book, mcfate takes a provocative look at future warfare, drawing from past and present examples, as well as his own career as a soldier in the us army and a professor at georgetown. The battles of field marshal bernard montgomery hamilton, nigel on. Montgomery draws fire in a war history the new york times. The civil war roundtable of montgomery county is a group of men and women dedicated to the study of. Civil war roundtable of montgomery county, pa, norristown, pennsylvania. In reaching a decision on that matter, we must first be clear about certain rules of war.
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