Ike and Monty: Generals at War

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Summary: Not quite good enough!
Review: As a historian, I've read several types of books for several reasons. Not being an expert on the Second World War, I read much of this book discovering just what happened during this century's biggest struggle. Knowing something of Ike and very little of Montgomery, I was able to fill in some of the blanks. If you are looking for a military history, a John Keegan work this is not. If you are looking for some real insight into the personal, professional, and commander/lieutenant relationship, you will be left wanting. If you are looking for a brief overview of the history of Ike's and Monty's relationship, you will enjoy this read.

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Summary: excellent description of world war II
Review: This book not only portrays the relationship between Eisenhower and Montgomery but gives a vivid and complete description of the important events that transpired in Europe and Africa during World War II. Best of all, it is done in a very professional , easy to read style.

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Summary: Good, brief biography of two top generals.
Review: This was a very readable book that presents the backgrounds and careers of Eisenhower and Montgomery. While the book does come up short in fully analyzing the clashes between the two men, he does give a good account of the pressures Eisenhower was under and how maddening it must have been for anyone to deal with "Monty" for any length of time. The ending seemed abruptly cut off, but I would recommend this book for those wanting a brief overview of these two generals.