What Churchill Said When Montgomery Blamed Americans for His Slow Progress

July 1944, Normandy: Seven weeks after D-Day, Field Marshal Montgomery still hadn't captured Caen—a city he hoped to take on June 6th. Prime Minister Winston Churchill was frustrated with the slow progress. According to Field Marshal Brooke's diary, Churchill questioned why Montgomery's advance had stalled for so long. Montgomery had an explanation: he blamed the Americans. According to documented sources, Montgomery told British officials that American forces were "not performing well" and that this was creating problems for British operations. Montgomery criticized General Bradley's forces and suggested American generals didn't understand proper tactics. But according to Brooke's diary from July 26, 1944, when Churchill learned Montgomery was blaming Americans, he told Brooke: "Montgomery must not make enemies of the Americans. We depend on them utterly." Churchill said blaming Americans was "not helpful" to the alliance. When American forces launched Operation Cobra on July 25th and broke through German lines, racing across France at stunning speed, Montgomery tried to take credit for their success. Churchill's response was documented: he sent Eisenhower a message praising "brilliant American advances" and told Brooke that Montgomery "must stop making excuses."

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Disclaimer: This video presents historical events based on Brooke's diary, official military records, and verified documents. Historical interpretations may vary among historians. Viewers are encouraged to consult multiple sources when studying this period.