Comments by "Luke Sandy High Ground" (@Luke_Sandy_High_Ground) on "The (rather drunk) SAS Rogue Heroes meet General Montgomery - BBC" video.
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@ Literally everything you said isnt true.
"He was overcautious, overthinking, always needed to be overstaffed and oversupplied!"
Montgomery was methodical, but his approach was highly effective.He recognized that previous British commanders in North Africa (like Wavell and Auchinleck) suffered from overextending their forces. Instead of rushing attacks, he built up overwhelming firepower and supplies, ensuring success.
His preparation at El Alamein (October 1942) was deliberate, but it resulted in a decisive victory against Rommel, shifting the tide of the North African campaign in favor of the Allies.
Eisenhower himself admitted that Montgomery’s insistence on preparation and logistics contributed to Allied success in Europe.
2. "Without the Americans, the Canadians, South Africans, and especially the Australians, the North Africa Campaign would have turned into a disaster!"
While these forces were crucial, Montgomery provided the leadership that unified them. El Alamein was a predominantly British and Commonwealth victory, with UK, Australian, New Zealand, Indian, and South African troops playing vital roles. However, strong leadership was required to organize this multinational force—Montgomery provided that.
After El Alamein, the British 8th Army successfully pursued the Afrika Korps across North Africa, with Montgomery carefully coordinating a sustained offensive.
The American role in North Africa became significant after Operation Torch (November 1942), but before that, the bulk of the fighting was handled by Montgomery’s 8th Army.
"He made a complete mess of his part of the North Europe Campaign!"
Montgomery played a vital role in the Normandy landings and beyond. As the Ground Forces Commander for D-Day, Montgomery’s strategy secured a foothold in Normandy. The initial breakout was slow due to tough German resistance, but Montgomery’s plan succeeded in forcing the Germans into a battle of attrition.
The capture of Caen was delayed but forced the Germans to commit elite Panzer divisions, allowing the Americans to break out at St. Lô. His strategy led to the Falaise Pocket, where thousands of German troops were trapped and destroyed. The Allied forces captured Paris two weeks ahead of schedule.
"He badly dropped the ball in France and had a disastrous campaign in Belgium!"
Montgomery’s campaign in France and Belgium was successful overall. After the Normandy breakout, Montgomery's forces liberated large parts of Belgium, including Antwerp, in early September 1944.
He played a key role in securing the Scheldt Estuary, allowing Antwerp to become a crucial supply port for the Allies. Montgomery had no authority over the airborne elements of Market Garden. The 1st Allied Airborne Army was commanded by General Lewis Brereton.
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