Bernard Law Montgomery ... Eisenhower, with Montgomery reverting to command of 21st Army Group. Montgomery bitterly resented this, although he was promoted to field marshal by way of compensation.

In September 1944, Montgomery was made a field marshal — the highest rank in the British Army. The war was not all victories for Montgomery, however. He suffered his worst defeat in battle ...

Field Marshal ... Montgomery met with militaria specialist Mark Smith to discuss his grandfather's role as leader of the Allied ground forces during the D-Day invasion in 1944. General Bernard ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, affectionately known as "Monty," stands as one of Britain's most celebrated and decorated military ...

In the study at the ambassador’s residence of the British embassy sits a watercolor portrait of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Montgomery commanded the ...

FILE - Britain's Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery signs the surrender pact, in a tent at Montgomery's 21st Army Group headquarters, at Luneburg Heath, May 4, 1945. The pact, signed by senior ...

Bernard Law Montgomery ... Eisenhower, with Montgomery reverting to command of 21st Army Group. Montgomery bitterly resented this, although he was promoted to field marshal by way of compensation.

In September 1944, Montgomery was made a field marshal — the highest rank in the British Army. The war was not all victories for Montgomery, however. He suffered his worst defeat in battle ...