Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1887-1976: A Selected Bibliography

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In the desperate summer of 1942, Hitler seemed to be on the verge of victory in Russia and the Middle East. With Rommel nearing Cairo, a little known lieutenant-general, Bernard Montgomery, took charge of what Churchill called a "baffled and bewildered" British 8th Army. Assuming command, Montgomery issued his famous order, "Here we will stand and fight...If we can't stay here alive, then let us stay here dead," and led the Army to one of the Allies' greatest victories - El Alamein. "Monty" became an instantly recognizable Allied leader, but as a man with strong views, unbending principles, and outspoken frankness, he was both loved and disliked, praised and criticized. This bibliography presents and evaluates the extensive body of literature that has grown up around the controversial Field Marshal. Any serious study of World War II military campaigns must confront Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, an individualist with both admirers and detractors. This reference tool provides an historiographical overview of the literature and a bibliography of significant works. It is a basic reference and research guide for the student, scholar, and general reader.

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.,."an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to understand [Montgomery]...the book might also be read for enlightenment by anyone who is broadly familiar with Montgomery's life or campaigns."-The Journal of Military History
...an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to understand [Montgomery]...the book might also be read for enlightenment by anyone who is broadly familiar with Montgomery's life or campaigns.-The Journal of Military History
This superb bibliography study places British Field Marshal Montgomery's accomplishments and reputation within their proper historical and historiographical context, and provides insight on not only controversial issues of his career, but occasionally on more obscure ones as well....this volume is an informative and worthwhile reference and research guide for students and scholars interested in Montgomery and his leadership, generalship, and the higher direction of the Second World War.-Army History
"A useful basic bibliography for any level."-Choice
"A useful basic bibliography for any level."Choice
..."an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to understand Montgomery...the book might also be read for enlightenment by anyone who is broadly familiar with Montgomery's life or campaigns."-The Journal of Military History
""A useful basic bibliography for any level.""-Choice
"This superb bibliography study places British Field Marshal Montgomery's accomplishments and reputation within their proper historical and historiographical context, and provides insight on not only controversial issues of his career, but occasionally on more obscure ones as well....this volume is an informative and worthwhile reference and research guide for students and scholars interested in Montgomery and his leadership, generalship, and the higher direction of the Second World War."-Army History

Author Bio

COLIN F. BAXTER is Professor of History at East Tennessee State University. His earlier books include The Normandy Campaign, 1944: A Selected Bibliography (Greenwood, 1992) and The War in North Africa, 1940-1943: A Selected Bibliography (Greenwood, 1996).