Field marshal harold rupert leofric george alexander, 1st earl alexander of tunis, kg, gcb, om, gcmg, csi, dso, mc, cd, pc can, pc 10 december 1891 16 june 1969, was a senior british army officer who served with distinction in both the first world war and the second world war and, afterwards, as governor general of canada, the 17th since canadian confederation. Eminent historian, biographer and author nigel hamilton has produced a series of three books which trace montgomery s entire life. Manuals, books, pamphlets, lectures field marshal montgomery. Memoirs of field marshal montgomery book 1 by field marshal viscount bernard law montgomery of alamein kg gcb dso pc. Aug 31, 2015 the most contentious of command rivalries during world war ii involved general george s.
Harold alexander, 1st earl alexander of tunis wikipedia. He saw action in the first world war, where he was seriously wounded. The author of several books, his writings include the path to leadership 1961 and a history of warfare 1968. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein 1887 1976 was a senior officer of the british army noted for his command of the british eight army. The oxford book of military anecdotes by max hastings 1 times the memoirs of field marshal montgomery by viscount bernard law montgomery montgomery of alam 1 times a history of warfare by bernard montgomery 1 times. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. Then in his fifties, he was a slightly built, wiry man with what has been described as a rigid. Bernard law montgomery 18871976 find a grave memorial. Field marshal viscount montgomery of alamein has attracted the attention of countless historians over the last 70 years but, despite this coverage, views of his character remain controversial and contradictory. Bernard montgomery s most popular book is memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Montgomery field marshall abebooks passion for books. Field marshal viscount montomergy of alamein books. Tapped to take command of the eighth army, he earned renown for his part in.
Field marshal montgomery has been put forward as the man to command the land forces in france. He was promoted to field marshal and created viscount of alamein in honor of his african victory over erwin rommels africa korps. May 16, 2019 field marshal bernard law montgomery 17 november 188724 march 1976, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso, pc, dl, was a senior british army officer who fought in both the first world war and the second world war. Montgomery of alamein by nigel hamilton books the guardian. Affectionately referred to as monty by his troops, he served as field commander over british and allied forces in north africa, sicily, and europe. In the third and final part of the trilogy monty the field marshall we have the difficult years of montgomery having to live with his achievements from the closing stages of ww2 right up to his death in 1976. First published in 1958, montgomery s memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the royal warwickshire regiment and then as a staff officer. Throughout his career field marshal montgomery has studied military history, and he has ensured that his book is soundly based on historical findings. Montgomery was the first british general to believe, and to convince other, that battles could only be. Concerning operation market garden in his autobiography, the memoirs of field marshal montgomery 1958 the british soldier is second to none in the communities of fighting men. First published in 1958 montgomerys memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the royal warwickshire regiment and then as a staff officer. While montgomery considered his father one of the prime influences in his life along with his wife, winston churchill, and dwight eisenhower, he makes clear in his own inimitable way, field marshal bernard montgomery relates his life as a soldier in service to his country both in peace and during the first and second world wars which. Bernard montgomery students britannica kids homework help.
Your task is to look at his record and decide whether you think he is the right man. Mar 24, 1976 nevertheless, field marshal montgomery was one of britains. Marz 1976 in isington mill, hampshire war ein britischer berufsoffizier. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso, pc, dl nicknamed monty and the spartan general, was a. Michael carver leaps to the rescue of a great wartime leader undermined by nigel hamiltons the full monty. The battles of field marshal bernard montgomery book online at best prices in india on. Reckless youth has condensed his threevolume official biography into this single, more accessible book for general readers, concentrating both. The battles of field marshal bernard montgomery by. Bernard montgomery was the most successful british general of the twentieth century and one of the most important participants of world war 2. British field marshall bernard law montgomery 18871976 was among the most decorated military leaders of world war ii. Any serious study of world war ii military campaigns must confront field marshal bernard montgomery, an individualist with both admirers and detractors.
Field marshal bernard law montgomery historical excerpts. He saw action in the first world war as a junior officer of the royal warwickshire regiment. A 19581962 archive of the centenary of the british armys physical training corps at aldershot, spanning field marshal bernard law montgomery s final years as colonel commandant, comprising two commemorative books signed by montgomery, two holograph signed letters from montgomery, an invitation bearing montgomery s autograph, and a vintage. Eminent historian, biographer and author nigel hamilton has produced a series of three books which trace montgomerys entire life. Memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by bernard montgomery.
Bernard montgomery author of memoirs of fieldmarshal. A selected bibliography bibliographies of battles and leaders book 23. Please bear with me as i improve it and add more content. Goodreads members who liked memoirs of field marshal m. Letters show monty as repressed gay uk news the guardian. Books similar to memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery.
The phrase certainly fitted field marshal sir bernard law montgomery equally well, although mr. Churchill, who had invited him to meet field marshal montgomery, whom he had not previously known. His choice of the warwickshires was due to his lack of money. Books by bernard montgomery author of memoirs of field. Bernard montgomery has 18 books on goodreads with 27 ratings. Bernard montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein. World war iis most misunderstood general, part 1 by carlo deste. Review while montgomerys literary style may be less than polished, this is certainly an important wwii memoir.
An artist, a woman of sensibility and good humor, with a gift for laughter and friendship, she was the only. First published in 1958 montgomerys memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the royal warwickshire regiment and then as a. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso. For a complete catalogue of all montgomery s personal messages, please see the catalog pdf in the about montys personal messages section. Field marshal william joseph slim, 1st viscount slim, kg, gcb, gcmg, gcvo, gbe, dso, mc, kstj 6 august 1891 14 december 1970, usually known as bill slim, was a british military commander and the th governorgeneral of australia. Surprisingly his wikipedia entry makes no mention of this, skipping. Bernard montgomery has 18 books on goodreads with 23 ratings. A selection from the diaries, correspondence and other papers of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, august. Oct 04, 1981 he had access to 44 volumes of montgomery s war diaries. Montgomery was promoted field marshal on 1 september 1944 in time to take command of the liberation of europe. First published in 1958, montgomerys memoirs cover the full span of his career first as a regimental officer in the royal warwickshire regiment and then as a staff officer. Memoirs of field marshall montgomery by fieldmarshall montgomery and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Field marshal bernard law montgomery was one of the most prominent and successful british commanders of the second world war 193945.
Memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by montgomery of alamein. Montgomery began his military career in 1908, and was a veteran of world war i. Normandy to the baltic by montgomery, field marshal b. Field marshal montgomery authored or was a main contributor to the following training pamphlets and books. If youre dissatisfied with your purchase incorrect book not as describeddamaged or if the order hasnt arrived, youre eligible for a refund within 14 days of the estimated delivery date. Educated at the royal military academy sandhurst, montgomery entered the army in 1908 and served in world war i. A selection from the diaries, correspondence and other papers of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein army record society atlas of the first world war atlases of world history by martin gilbert, fieldmarshal montgomery of alamein, et al. Monty the making of a general 18871942, monty master of the battlefield 19421944 and monty the field marshall 19441976. Bernard montgomery books list of books by author bernard. He has then brought to bear on the subject the judgement and interpretation of a great master of war. Buy the memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law montgomery of alamein isbn.
Field marshal bernard law montgomery signed book prominent. This bibliography presents and evaluates the extensive body of literature that has grown up around the controversial field marshal. Field marshal montgomery and general simpson of the. It is a largely ceremonial or wartime rank, having been awarded only twice. Their squabbles, in the field and in the press of the day, have been recounted many times in books and on the silver screen. Soon afterward his father, an anglican bishop, was sent to tasmania. Find books like memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery from the worlds largest community of readers. So decreed field marshal montgomery as he urged the house of lords not to legalise gay sex and warned that the 1967. Field marshal bernard montgomery was a noted british commander during world war ii who played key roles in north africa, sicily, and western europe. The memoirs of fieldmarshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, k. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We guarantee the condition of every book as its described on the abebooks web sites. Field marshal montgomery is an author and historian. Sep 22, 2001 michael carver leaps to the rescue of a great wartime leader undermined by nigel hamiltons the full monty.
The aim of the general must be not only to win wars but also to play his part in preventing them. A wellknown, prolific english historian has written a superb study of montgomery in the last year of world war ii, with the help of the generals son. He has been the subject of gossip, endless articles and a number of biographies, as well as portraits and assessments in books about the battles, campaigns and theaters of war in which he served. The book starts with general in the authors words, field marshal montgomery was arrogant, vain, boastful, boorish and bigoted yet, a great soldier.
Bernard montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein wikiquote. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso, pc, dl m. When montgomerys term of office expired, prime minister attlee appointed sir william slim from retirement with the rank of field marshal as his successor. Marshal of the soviet union aleksandr vasilevsky commented that zhukov is one of the most outstanding and brilliant military commanders of the soviet military forces. Nevertheless, field marshal montgomery was one of britains. He saw service in india before impressing with his. A history of warfare bernard law montgomery montgomery. The memoirs of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, k. Some brief notes for senior officers on the conduct of battle december, 1942. Viscount montgomery of alamein kg, gcb, dso, pc 17. Slim saw active service in both the first and second world wars and was wounded in action three times. The memoirs of field marshal montgomery 9781844153305.
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A field marshal s insignia consists of the national emblem over a crossed baton and sabre in a lotus blossom wreath. His younger brother brian, himself a successful soldier, enters the fray with this charming and revealing book examining the background. While showing how the field marshal was all too often his own worst enemy, the 628page narrative comes down on montys side in the question of the strategy of how to conquer germany. Bernard montgomerys most popular book is memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery. Montgomery bitterly resented this, although he was promoted to field marshal by way of compensation.
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