Monty's Men

The British Army and the Liberation of Europe

Buckley John

John Buckley offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain's fighting forces during World War Two, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no match for the forces of Hitler's Germany. Following Britain's military commanders and troops across the battlefields of Europe, from D-Day to VE-Day, from the Normandy beaches to Arnhem and the Rhine, and, ultimately, to the Baltic, Buckley's provocative history demonstrates that the British Army was more than a match for the vaunted Nazi war machine. This fascinating revisionist history of the campaign to liberate Northern Europe in the war's final years features a large cast of colourful unknowns and grand historical personages alike, including Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery and the prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill. By integrating detailed military history with personal accounts, it evokes the vivid reality of men at war while putting long-held misconceptions finally to rest.

About the Author

John Buckley is professor of military history at the University of Wolverhampton, and the author and editor of six books on the military history of the Second World War.

Reviews

"Taking forward his excellent work on the Normandy campaign, John Buckley's new book provides a well-grounded examination of the role of the British army in the defeat of Hitler, moving beyond earlier interpretations to offer an effective account of how the Germans were outfought. Ranging from soldiers to strategy, this is an exemplary study" – Jeremy Black, author of "World War Two: A Military History"

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