Snapshot Of Monty And The Canadian Army By John English: Chronicle of Military Leadership, Strategy, and Impact

by John English

A Chronicle of Military Leadership, Strategy, and Impact

A Snapshot of Monty and the Canadian Army by John A. English

by Helen Kleberg Groves

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Synopsis

Snapshot of Monty and the Canadian Army explores the complex and often contentious relationship between Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, one of the most enigmatic military leaders of World War II, and the Canadian military. Drawing on a wealth of archival research and interviews with key participants, historian John English provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of Montgomery's impact on the Canadian Army, both during the war and in the years that followed.

English begins by examining Montgomery's early career and his rise to prominence as one of the most successful British generals of the war. He then traces Montgomery's relationship with the Canadian Army from its early days, when he was commander of the British 8th Army in North Africa, to the later stages of the war, when he was Supreme Allied Commander in Northwest Europe. English shows how Montgomery's demanding leadership style and his often abrasive personality often clashed with the more cautious and pragmatic approach of the Canadians. However, he also demonstrates how Montgomery's strategic brilliance and his ability to inspire his troops ultimately earned him the respect of the Canadian soldiers under his command.

In the postwar years, Montgomery remained a controversial figure, but he also played an important role in shaping the development of the Canadian Army. English traces Montgomery's influence on the Canadian military through his work as chairman of the Canadian Joint Staff from 1946 to 1948 and his later role as a mentor to a generation of Canadian military leaders. English concludes by assessing Montgomery's legacy and his enduring impact on the Canadian Army.

Key Features

• Based on a wealth of archival research and interviews with key participants
• Provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of Montgomery's impact on the Canadian Army
• Traces the evolution of Montgomery's relationship with the Canadians from its early days to the postwar years
• Examines Montgomery's demanding leadership style and his often abrasive personality
• Demonstrates how Montgomery's strategic brilliance and his ability to inspire his troops ultimately earned him the respect of the Canadian soldiers under his command
• Assesses Montgomery's legacy and his enduring impact on the Canadian Army

Praise for Snapshot of Monty and the Canadian Army

"John English has written a fascinating and insightful account of the complex relationship between Field Marshal Montgomery and the Canadian Army. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, leadership, or the history of Canada in the Second World War."

—J. L. Granatstein, author of The Generals: The Canadian Army's Senior Commanders in the Second World War

"John English has produced a masterful study of the relationship between Field Marshal Montgomery and the Canadian Army. This book is a major contribution to the historiography of the Second World War and will be essential reading for anyone interested in military history or the history of Canada."

—David Bercuson, author of Canada and the Second World War

About the Author

John English is a professor of history at the University of Waterloo. He is the author of numerous books on Canadian history, including The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign and The World War II Book of Lists. He is also a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail and The Walrus.

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A Snapshot of Monty and the Canadian Army by John A. English

by Helen Kleberg Groves

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1551 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	29 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE