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August 2, 2025

I have spent much of my life fighting the Germans and fighting the politicians. It is much easier to fight the Germans.

Lord Montgomery (1887–1976), British field marshal, In The Times, 15 May 1967, Jay p.265

What is the worst example of political fighting you can recall? Was anyone killed? Permanently injured? Were you a witness, or a participant? What did the experience teach you?

Bernard Montgomery was one of the greatest generals—and hyperbolists—of recent times.

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