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 ...

Bernard Law Montgomery, Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, 73, would readily agree that Boy Scout ideals are what the world needs more of. It is disarming and somewhat startling to ...

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 ...