The Montgomery Legend

by R W Thompson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032045353
• ISBN13: 9781032045351
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"