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.
| ISBN: | 9781032045344 |
| Publication date: | 22nd November 2021 |
| Author: | RW Thompson |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 284 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: WW2 |
| Genres: |
Second World War Modern warfare European history |