Was Montgomery a good commander?

Despite his complex character, Montgomery remains one of the best-known generals of the Second World War and one of the British Army’s greatest ever commanders.

Did Patton ever lose a battle?

The attack on Fort Driant was the only battle ever lost by General George Patton. Questions linger as to why the fort was attacked when the Third Army had little or no gasoline and could have been spending the time resting, regrouping, and preparing for the coming invasion of Germany.

Why was Field Marshal Montgomery a good leader?

Field Marshal Montgomery is a leader who maintained integration with other forces through which he was able to concentrate massive fire power. His integration of operations and command between the Army and Royal Air Force led him to become success leader.

What major victories did the Allies win?

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, where the Japanese navy was crushed. American troops captured Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Who was the best ww2 general?

George S. Patton Jr.: “Old Blood and Guts” was America’s best field commander of World War II. He led the 3d Army in an astonishing “race across France” (1944) and then overwhelmed Germany in a “blitzkrieg in reverse.”

Did General Montgomery have a son?

David Montgomery, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
Bernard Law Montgomery Montgomery of Alamein/Sons

When was Montgomery’s funeral?

1976
THE FUNERAL OF FIELD MARSHAL VISCOUNT MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN IN 1976.

What was the rivalry between General Patton and Field Marshal Montgomery?

The rivalry between General George S. Patton, Jr., and Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery became a significant obstacle in Allied cooperation. The most contentious of command rivalries during World War II involved General George S. Patton, Jr., of the U.S. Army and British Army Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery.

Who was Bernard Law Montgomery in WW2?

Bernard Law Montgomery. The English field marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), was an outstanding commander and hero of the British people during World War II. Bernard Montgomery was born on Nov. 17, 1887. He went to St. Paul’s School in London and entered the army in 1908.

Why is General Patton so popular?

“Because there have been so many books about him, and because of the movie starring George C. Scott, Patton has become an iconic figure very much attached to everything Americans think about the Second World War,” Wawro said. “But there was a dark side to Patton: He was pitiless about American casualties.

What was the relationship between Patton and Monty Alexander like?

The commander of the 51st Highland Division later remembered that during the same day Monty had gone even further and given orders directly to one of his “brigade commanders. July 12 was a pivotal day in the relationship between Monty and Patton. At 2200 hours, the Eighth Army commander signaled Alexander.