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Document 53485
BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY, MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN.
Signature: "B.L. Montgomery/Field-Marshal", 4½x3½ card. General
Montgomery (1887-1976) launched an attack on Rommel's forces at El Alamein in
northern Egypt on October 23, 1942. When their lines broke, he pursued the
German troops into Libya and beyond. Montgomery was the first Allied general to
inflict a decisive defeat on a German Army. On November 10, 1942, he was
knighted and promoted to full General. In January 1944, Montgomery returned to
Britain to lead the land forces under the command of General Eisenhower in the
Normandy landing. In 1946, Montgomery became 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
and changed his signature to "Montgomery of Alamein". Light diagonal crease at
lower left corner. Paper clip impression and soiling at upper left. Fine
condition.
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