2007-03-27 17:41:33 · 7 answers · asked by kornel k 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
They were both brilliant generals.
Neither wished to be embroiled in politics.
2007-03-27 17:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
... and they both had a flair for self-promotion.
But whereas Rommel was an audacious risk-taker, most successful at 'cut and thrust' warfare, Montgomery was noted for being methodical, building up and deploying overwhelming force.
The most obvious answer to your question is that they are both mainly associated with the North African campaign.
2007-03-28 02:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by llordlloyd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were both commanders in North Africa and France.
They both wrote works on Military History.
They were both Field Marshalls.
2007-03-28 01:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both fought in WW2
2007-03-28 00:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Killer Klingon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much in my opinion. Montgomery was an idiot.
2007-03-28 02:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by pyledriver 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they both fought each other in north Africa
2007-03-28 05:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by buster5748 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both wished they were as good as Patton?
2007-03-28 03:21:58 · answer #7 · answered by lostokieboy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋