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Fine Art Print : General Bernard Montgomery visits his son David
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General Bernard Montgomery visits his son David
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (then just General Montgomery!) (1887-1976) visits his 15-year-old son David (David Montgomery, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein) (1928-) a pupil at Amesbury School, nr. Hindhead, Surrey, England. Date: 1943
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Media ID 11574487
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1943 Alamein Amesbury Bernard Civvies Hindhead Montgomery Monty Mufti Surrey Viscount Visiting Visits Wright
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history up close with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant moment between General Bernard Montgomery and his son David. Sourced from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image captures a rare glimpse into the personal life of the legendary military leader, known for his victories in North Africa and Europe during World War II. Add this beautiful print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, General Bernard Montgomery, one of the most renowned military commanders of World War II, pays a visit to his fifteen-year-old son, David Montgomery, at Amesbury School near Hindhead, Surrey, England, in 1943. The General, dressed in civilian attire, is seen engaging with his son, who is wearing the school uniform, as they sit together on a bench in the sunlit school grounds. At the time of this visit, Montgomery, who was then simply known as "Monty," was a full General in the British Army and had recently achieved a significant victory in the Second Battle of El Alamein in North Africa. His military prowess and strategic brilliance had earned him a reputation as a formidable commander and a national hero. Despite his busy military schedule, Montgomery made it a priority to spend time with his family, including his wife, Betty, and their three children. In this moment, he appears to be fully present and enjoying the simple pleasure of being with his son, away from the pressures of command. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of this historic figure, revealing a loving father-son relationship that endured amidst the chaos and turmoil of war. The image is a poignant reminder of the human side of military leaders and the importance of family bonds, even in the most challenging of times. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a significant moment in Montgomery's life and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by military families during wartime. It is a testament to the resilience and enduring strength of the human spirit, even in the midst of adversity.
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