Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: November 17, 1887
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kennington, London, United Kingdom
Died: March 24, 1976
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, was a distinguished British Army officer with a remarkable military career. He served in various conflicts including the First World War, Irish War of Independence, and Second World War. Montgomery commanded the British Eighth Army during key campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Normandy. He played a crucial role in the Allied victory in Europe, overseeing operations such as Operation Overlord and Operation Plunder. Post-war, he held significant leadership positions within the British Army and NATO before retiring in 1958.
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