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Old 03-06-11, 07:48 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by TarJak View Post
He was a fantastic detailed planner and really got into the low level detail of planning down to the number of shells and ration packs available. He always liked to make sure that he had an overwhelming advantage before attacking and even then was sometimes reluctant until his planning was complete.
To be fair to Monty, he was the 'Churchill' of the Desert, he was also good at making public appearances, doing talks, improving morale, with his trademark hats. He was a figure the forces could rally around.
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