They called him "Monty." He was arrogant, difficult, and meticulous. He was also the only general who could beat Rommel at his own game.
Strategic Focus
Never attack until the 'Administrative Tail' is secure.
Methodology
Battles scripted like orchestral performances.
Psychology
Restored morale by guaranteeing victory before fighting.
While Rommel was dashing across the desert improvising brilliance, Montgomery sat in his tent and counted cans of fuel. He refused to move until he had overwhelming superiority. Critics called him slow. History calls him the winner.
"Professionalism in war is the only thing that pays. The amateur, however brave, will always kill the brave men."
Monty understood that in industrial warfare, amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics. He turned the messy art of war into a predictable science.
The turning point of the war. Monty forces Rommel to retreat for the first time.
Competition with Patton begins. A clash of egos and styles.
Commander of all ground forces on D-Day. The meticulous planner.
His one great gamble. A rare failure of over-reach.