The memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law. The memoirs of field marshall montgomery posted by lexington green on april 27th, 2017 all posts by lexington green i read the memoirs of field marshall bernard law montgomery a year or two ago, and i recently discussed the book elsewhere, so i pass these thoughts along here. Jan 28, 2016 memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law montgomery of alamein, 9781844153305, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bernard montgomery author of memoirs of fieldmarshal. In this autobiography we can hear monty telling his side of the story of the great north african campaign. Bernard montgomery has 18 books on goodreads with 46 ratings.
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. The memoirs of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, k,g by bernard law. Anyone with an interest in the second world war and early cold war should read it. The memoirs of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, kg. He saw action in the first world war, where he was seriously wounded. He was awarded the distinguished service order for gallant leadership. Nevertheless, field marshal montgomery was one of britains. The memoirs of field marshall montgomery chicago boyz. They were were fired upon by belgian soldiers who took them for german infiltrators. My early life was a series of fierce battles, from which my mother. The memoirs of field marshal montgomery, first edition. Sep 22, 2001 field marshal lord carvers latest book, the imperial war museum book of the war in italy. The battles of field marshal bernard law montgomery.
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Montys involvement in setting up the postwar military alliance with the united states was a surprisingly interesting. The memoirs of fieldmarshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, k g. The memoirs of field marshall the viscount montgomery of. Montgomery, the son of an ulster clergyman, was educated at st. His narrative of the ww2 battles that he fought and won with his armies is merely a preamble to what, in hindsight, is his contribution with churchill and eisenhower to the postwar establishment of peace as we presently understand it. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by viscount bernard. Field marshal bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery of alamein, kg, gcb, dso. Published by collins, st jamess place, london, 1958.
Books by bernard montgomery author of memoirs of fieldmarshal. Memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law. The memoirs of fieldmarshal the viscount montgomery of. 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. Reviews while montgomery s literary style may be less than polished, this is certainly an important wwii memoir candid, without favor and revealing. Three continents,an account of travels in asia,america,and africa by field marshal montgomery and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. British field marshall bernard law montgomery 18871976 was among the most decorated military leaders of world war ii. Bernard law montgomery, 1st viscount montgomery british.
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Bernard law montgomery, viscount montgomery of alamein is composed of 60 names. 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. Bernard montgomery november 17, 1887march 24, 1976 was a british soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of the most important military leaders of world war ii. Field marshal lord carvers latest book, the imperial war museum book of the war in italy. The memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by viscount. Canada had declared montgomery a person of national historic significance in the year of 1943, a year after her death. Field marshal montgomery dead at 88 the new york times. Memoirs of field marshal montgomery by bernard law montgomery of alamein, 9781844153305, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bernard montgomerys most popular book is memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery. Bernard montgomery timeline 17 nov 1887 bernard montgomery was born in kennington, london, england, united kingdom. Click to read more about the memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by viscount bernard law montgomery montgomery of alam. Full text of the memoirs of fieldmarshal the viscount.
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Monty the making of a general 18871942, monty master of the battlefield 19421944 and monty the field marshall 19441976. Memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The memoirs of fieldmarshal the viscount montgomery of alamein, k. Memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery casemate publishers. The memoirs of field marshal the viscount montgomery of alamein k. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Military classics series by bernard law montgomery montgomery of alamein. The memoirs of field marshal montgomery pen and sword books. Memoirs of fieldmarshal montgomery by bernard montgomery.
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