Although overseen at a distance by Eisenhower, the invasion of Sicily was characterised by the rivalry between Montgomery and General George S Patton. Both veterans of the First World War, Montgomery and Patton saw heavy combat and were wounded during that conflict. These experiences had a significant impact on how they conducted warfare in their later careers.
During the Second World War, Montgomery refused to accept high casualty rates on the scale of 1914-18 and was famous for his caution and meticulous planning. He stubbornly refused