| Just as a small clarification as there's a smidge of uncertainty in the air, double-checked and Monty was still in command of Ground forces on the 19th of August when the pocket closed, He handed over command to Ike on 1st of September (and was created Field-Marshall). I assume the mild confusion arises as the dates are so close and Monty's influence on actual affairs on the ground was surely waning. Regardless of other sub-operations and movements the overall plan was his.
Cheers,
Adam. |