Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein ('Monty'), was one of Britain's most celebrated World War II military commanders whose decisive victory at the Battle of El Alamein turned the tide of the war, and who served as commander of all Allied ground forces during the Normandy D-Day invasion.
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British Field Marshal, Allied Commander, and Hero of El Alamein
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Bernard Montgomery on November 17 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on British Field Marshal, Allied Commander, and Hero of El Alamein.
“Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose, and the character which inspires confidence.”
“Morale is the greatest single factor in successful war. A soldier who knows why he fights and trusts his general cannot be defeated.”
“Every soldier must know, before he goes into battle, how the little job he does fits into the big picture.”
“I will not launch an attack until my preparations are complete and I am certain of victory. I will not waste the lives of brave men.”
“Discipline is not the suppression of individuality; it is the coordination of effort toward a supreme objective.”
“Simplicity is the essential rule in war. Plans that are too complicated always break down in the fog of battle.”
“A commander must be able to sit down quietly and think. If he is always running about, he cannot lead.”
“To win a battle, you must first master the art of logistics. Bravery without bullets and fuel is merely martyrdom.”
“Never try to do everything at once. Pick your Schwerpunkt—your main blow—and strike with absolute fury.”
“The hardest battle of all is the battle to master oneself. Victory begins in the mind before it is won in the field.”
British Field Marshal, Allied Commander, and Hero of El Alamein
