Who was Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery?
Q: Who was Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery?
A: Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC was a British Army officer. He is usually referred to as "Monty".
Q: When did he serve in World War I?
A: Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery served in World War I from 1917-1918.
Q: What major battle did he command during World War II?
A: During World War II, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery successfully commanded Allied forces at the Battle of El Alamein in 1942.
Q: What other campaigns did he lead during WWII?
A: In addition to leading the Battle of El Alamein during WWII, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery also led campaigns in Italy and North-West Europe.
Q: What operation did he command during Operation Overlord?
A: During Operation Overlord in 1944, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery was in command of all Allied ground forces until after the Battle of Normandy.
Q: What other operation did he lead after Operation Overlord?
A: After Operation Overlord had concluded, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery became the principal commander for Operation Market Garden.
Q: What position did he hold after WWII ended?
A: After WWII ended, Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery became Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces of Occupation in Germany and then Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
