Field Marshall Montgomery was the leading British general in the European Theater in World War 2. There were other British or Royal Army Generals who fought in Asia and around Australia with Australian Generals. However I figure you mean the war in the European Theater.
Yes, General Montgomery was an important British commander during World War 2
Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain. General Montgomery was the leading British military commander but General Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander over all Allied Forces in WWII.
General Montgomery
The leading British general during World War II was Bernard Montgomery. He is best known for his role in the North African campaign, particularly for his victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942, which marked a turning point in the war against Axis forces in North Africa. Montgomery later commanded British and Commonwealth forces during the Normandy landings and the subsequent campaign in Northwest Europe. His leadership and strategic abilities significantly contributed to the Allied victory in the war.
At the Battle of Yorktown.
At the Battle of Yorktown.
Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain. General Montgomery was the leading British military commander but General Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander over all Allied Forces in WWII.
Bernard Montgomery was the most famous British General during World War 2 but there were others such as Auchinleck, Brook, Wavell, Gort, Percival etc.
I know of two General Haigs; one a British general from World War 1, and the other a US general from the Vietnam War. Can you specify?
Bernard Montgomery
· Montgomery (British General)
General Douglas Haig was in charge of the British force on the Somme in World War I.