Lets play world war II mix and match!

[TarJak]

Originally Posted by Oberon

It was after El Alamein that Monty started to pick things up, flanking maneuvers and the like over at the Mareth Line, and he fared well at Medenine against the odds, and he managed to adapt at Caen, turning the British thrust into a lure to draw the German forces in and allow the US forces to flank them, likewise he was crucial at the Battle of the Bulge.
As a defensive commander, Monty excelled, but in large scale attacks...well...Market Garden.
But, he was a curious chap, and a recognisable figure, like Churchill, and he provided a victory in Africa...and that's what was required of him.

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.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by TarJak

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.

[Jimbuna]

He also took chances and appeared to care little for the consequences.

[Growler]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

He also took chances and appeared to care little for the consequences.

...when he moved at all.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Growler

...when he moved at all.

[Freiwillige]

I like the aggressive style of Rommel and Patton myself. Those were two men cut from the same tree.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Growler

...when he moved at all.

Good point, he was usually stopped in his tracks...Operation Goodwood for example (well not stopped exactly but at great cost).