General Montgomery Collection

The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General

Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945. After Operation Plunder, Churchill, Montgomery, and a party of U.S

The Spot where General Montgomery fell (engraving)
2773243 The Spot where General Montgomery fell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spot where General Montgomery fell)

Mobile church for British troops in France. Field Marshall Montgomery reading the lesson. Circa July 1944

General Montgomery has spent a day visiting Ministry of supply factories to see war production for Second Front. (Picture)

General Montgomery touring Sicily. (Picture) General Montgomery on his tour of inspection in an amphibious jeep. 17th July 1943

Portrait of General Montgomery, showing a black silk stock, hair in queue, c1770, (1937). Richard Montgomery (1738-1775) Irish soldier of the British Army who later became a major general in

British Prime Minister Visits The Western Front, 1944, (1945). Creator: Unknown
British Prime Minister Visits The Western Front, 1944, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with Field Marshal Montgomery (1887-1976) on a visit to the Second Front during World War Two

Winston Churchill across the Rhine. Outwards into Germany! Onwards to Victory!, 1945. Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945

Death of General Montgomery, 1798 (1909). Artist: JT Clemens
Death of General Montgomery, 1798 (1909). After John Trumbull (1756-1843). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Plans Are Perfected, 1942 (1944)
The Plans Are Perfected. General Montgomery confers with officers of the 9th Australian Division, 1942 (1944). Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976)

Busy Scenes in Benghazi, 1943. Here we see stores being unloaded for allied troops. During the Battle of El Alamein 66 miles from Alexandria, Egypt, British troops led by General Bernard Montgomery

Victors of the Mareth Line, 1943. The Battle of the Mareth line or the Battle of Mareth, 16th to 31st March 1943, was part of an Allied operation under General Bernard Montgomery in Tunisia during

The Great Surrender, 1945
The Great Surrender, 1942. On 4 May 1945 at Luneburg Heath, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands

General Sir Bernard Montgomery, surveys the shell-torn ruins of Fossacesia, 1944-1944
General Sir Bernard Montgomery, K.C.B. D.S.O. surveys the shell-torn ruins of Fossacesia behind the Allied lines on the Italian front, 1944

Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower view from a balcony in Messina the Italian Mainland, 1943-44. Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower look out towards the Italian mainland after the successful allied

Allied commanders in France, 1944. From left to right; Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, General Dwight D Eisenhower, Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder

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General Montgomery: A Legendary Commander General Bernard Law Montgomery, also known as "Monty, " was a prominent figure in World War II. As the commander of the 8th Army, he played a crucial role in several key battles and became renowned for his strategic brilliance. In 1942, Sir John Alexander Hammerton captured General Montgomery's commanding presence in an artistic masterpiece. The portrait showcased his determination and unwavering leadership during one of the most challenging times of the war. One iconic moment that defined General Montgomery's career was when he stood alongside Winston Churchill and Brooke on the German-held east bank of the Rhine on March 25th, 1945. This image symbolized their united front against Nazi Germany and their shared commitment to victory. Tragically, there is another spot forever etched in history - where General Montgomery fell. An engraving immortalizes this somber event, reminding us of the sacrifices made by brave leaders like him. A different portrayal shows General Montgomery from a different era - c1770 - with his distinctive black silk stock and hair tied back in queue. This portrait captures not only his physical appearance but also hints at his timeless legacy as a military strategist. During British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's visit to the Western Front in 1944, unknown creators documented this historic moment. It serves as a testament to Churchill's trust and admiration for General Montgomery's abilities on the battlefield. As they crossed over into Germany across the Rhine River together in 1945, Winston Churchill proclaimed triumphantly, "Outwards into Germany. Onwards to Victory. " Their partnership exemplified unity and determination towards achieving ultimate success against Hitler's regime. While death may be inevitable for all mortals, it is worth noting that an artist named JT Clemens depicted General Montgomery's demise long before he even lived. In this eerie artwork from 1909 titled "Death of General Montgomery, " we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life and the lasting impact left by great leaders.