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1944 General Montgomery appointed to lead British army

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April 22, 2026

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Date: 6th January 1944

Location: London

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: General Montgomery in London

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MILITARY BRITISH. Montgomery in London to take up command of British Invasion Forces..at W.O.. etc.

MONTGOMERY, General In London to take up command of Br:Invasion Forces

Personalities - Armed Forces

appointment, good luck, crowds, goodbye

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