Topic: Was General Montgomery really overrated in WW2?

Lord Londonderry · March 25th, 2007

Yes, casualties were high due to lack of experienced combat troops in the fighting units. The US certainly didn't lack overall troop numbers and firepower.

Monty didn't lack for much at El Alamein but he was still a great leader of men. The soldiers respected him. He told them what he was going to do. The NZ soldiers and Aussie 9th were terrific.

March 25th, 2007
Lord Londonderry Banned	Yes, casualties were high due to lack of experienced combat troops in the fighting units. The US certainly didn't lack overall troop numbers and firepower. Monty didn't lack for much at El Alamein but he was still a great leader of men. The soldiers respected him. He told them what he was going to do. The NZ soldiers and Aussie 9th were terrific. Last edited by Lord Londonderry; March 25th, 2007 at 07:25.