Battle of Arnhem commemoration 2010 [Warning: Pictures] - Page 2

Jimbuna · 09-20-10, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

He took some criticism for his operations in France (both times), Sicily, Italy and Belgium as well.

... well if you look at it that way North Africa was the only time he wasn't criticized.

While I do question some of his command decisions, I approve of his decisions on how to operated his units- he was a very practical and modern commander in an army still mentally stuck in the Victorian age.

I think a lot of it was down to the fact he didn't automatically agree with what his American superiors were proposing, in fact I suspect he probably resented the situation at times.

He was quite cavalier IMO and wanted to go it alone or do it his way at times but not even Churchill could grant him that priveledge.

sharkbit · 09-20-10, 07:15 AM

A very good book that talks a little bit about Monty and the bad feelings that many American generals had for him is "The Last River: The Rhine Crossings of 1945" by Peter Allen.

While not the main focus of the book, it talks about how the American press viewed him, how American generals viewed him, and how Eisenhower had to deal with the situation.

I know there are probably much better books dealing with Monty and the politics surrounding him, but this is the first book that came to mind that I've read that dealt with the subject in a little detail.
Plus, I would highly recommend the book. It goes into great detail on the Rhine crossings and the battles leading up to the crossing. Alot of eyewitness accounts mixed in.

09-20-10, 07:15 AM	#17
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	A very good book that talks a little bit about Monty and the bad feelings that many American generals had for him is "The Last River: The Rhine Crossings of 1945" by Peter Allen. While not the main focus of the book, it talks about how the American press viewed him, how American generals viewed him, and how Eisenhower had to deal with the situation. I know there are probably much better books dealing with Monty and the politics surrounding him, but this is the first book that came to mind that I've read that dealt with the subject in a little detail. Plus, I would highly recommend the book. It goes into great detail on the Rhine crossings and the battles leading up to the crossing. Alot of eyewitness accounts mixed in. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”