The Montgomery Legend
Author | : R.W. Thompson |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2021-11-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000458909 |
ISBN-13 | : 1000458903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Montgomery Legend written by R.W. Thompson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1967, examines the foundations and the substance of the Montgomery Legend. His appearance upon the scene in the Western Desert coincided with a change in warfare as ‘ironmongery replaced generalship’, as General Fuller observed, and with Montgomery’s victories came a British need for a Champion for all to see. The public needed a Hero as Britain’s time on the ropes ended, and it was also politically necessary, lest Britain be swamped by the power of its allies.