I think Montgomery was one of the most under rated, especially by Americans. The Germans thought he was very good.
Also McClellan has been treated unfairly by history. The Confederate Generals just about all thought he was the toughest to go up against.
Also McClellan has been treated unfairly by history. The Confederate Generals just about all thought he was the toughest to go up against.
The Germans also knew that when they were battling Montgomery, time was on their side.
Once he got moving, he was okay. It was getting him moving that was the problem.
He wouldn’t make the move until he had every single piece in place, and his ability to exploit an opening suffered. It isn’t surprising that he and Patton detested each other, they were polar opposites in that respect.