The Kings tour of the battle areas in France, Belgium and Holland. Field Marshal Montgomery explaining troops dispositions and battle movements to the King who is seated in the map lorry at the Field Marshals HQ. October 1944 Montgomery, Bernard Law (Monty; Viscount Montgomery of Alamein) British general; won victory at El Alamein in World War II 1942; helped plan Normandy invasion _1887-1976 ?004 Topfoto