Montgomery, commonly referred to as "Monty," initially earned distinction during World War II due to his highly effective leadership of the British Eighth Army in North Africa. There, Montgomery ...

noting that the latter was better than is usually depicted. Eighth Army Versus Rommel is an essential read for anyone interested in the Desert War or the British Army in World War II.

Eisenhower, U.S.A., was disclosed today to have been named commander-in-chief of all allied forces in North Africa even as an Algiers broadcast reported the British Eighth army was now 60 miles ...

Field-Marshal Bernard Montgomery - 'Monty' - led the British 8th Army in North Africa against German forces led by Erwin Rommel. The decisive battle of the desert campaign was at El Alamein.

Players: Allies: General Bernard Montgomery's 8th Army's 50th and 1st Armoured ... Two years after the first clash between British and Italian forces in Egypt, North Africa had been liberated ...