Why Did The Americans Hate Monty?

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Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery was a highly capable operational commander during the Second World War, with major and critical victories in North Africa, Sicily, France, and Belgium, albiet with some high profile failures. He was loved by his men, but hated by many of his colleagues, especially the high ranking American Generals who faught alongside him in North West Europe. In this video, we look at why he was so hated by the Americans.
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