On July 2, Britain's Eighth Army, driven and harried by Rommel's Armored Army of Africa, had reached El Alamein. There it had dug its heels into the sandy ridges which divide the Qattara Depression ...

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.

His skill and leadership style was not lost on his superiors, and on Aug. 10, 1942, Montgomery took command of the Eighth British Army in North Africa.

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The spring of 1943 saw that victory was now within the grasp of the Allied forces in North Africa. The British 8th Army under Montgomery had linked up with the 1st Army and they were now poised ...

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Major Thomas Leslie Ward: Air close support of 8th Army in North Africa. After escaping from Dunkirk I remained the only staff officer with 69 Brigade.

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.

The spring of 1943 saw that victory was now within the grasp of the Allied forces in North Africa. The British 8th Army under Montgomery had linked up with the 1st Army and they were now poised ...