Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC (pronounced /məntˈɡʌmərɪ əv ˈæləmeɪn/; 17 November 1887 – 24 March 1976), often referred to as "Monty", was an Anglo-Irish British Army officer. He successfully commanded Allied forces at the Battle of El Alamein, a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign during World...
Date of birth:
- Nov 17, 1887
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Date of death:
- Mar 24, 1976
Also known as:
- The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein,
- Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein