WHY OPERATION MARKET?
Market,the airborne wing, Garden,the ground forces...
He demanded the whole northern Army to be put under his control..
Er,it already was,he had only just relinqueshed control of ALL ground forces in western europe.
Sheaf disagreed.. They though that it was better to attack on two fronts..
SHEAF wanted a "broad front " strategy,ie,couldnt make its mind up where to strike.
Monty insisted.. To keep peace amongst the Allies SHEAF consented to his request..
Yes,and if Patton hadnt stolen huge amounts of supplies there would have been a good chance of succes.