WW2’s desert war: everything you wanted to know
HistoryExtra podcast
00:00
Montgomery's Leadership in the Second Battle of Elalemain
Alex' plockkin on thasburk asked, did montgomery's leadership make a difference to the outcome of the second battle of elalemain? I would certainly be in the camp that sees his contribution in the second half 19 forty two in a positive light. He reanimates an army that is tired, that is perhaps uncertain of its direction. So he has the emotional intelligence to connect with the citizen soldier,. That is his tool. And he makes maximum use of his strength and tries to minimize his weakness as he gets the job done.
Play episode from 19:19
Transcript
