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What did his war diaries attract attention for?

  • Their criticism of Churchill and other leading figures

  • Revealing war secrets

  • Stories about his personal life

  • His culinary skills

Answer

His war diaries attracted attention for their criticism of Churchill and other leading figures. The diaries were published in 1961 and became an instant bestseller. In them, Montgomery criticised Churchill's military strategy and leadership. He also criticised other leading figures, such as General Auchinleck and Admiral Cunningham. The diaries caused a great deal of controversy at the time of their publication, but they have since become an important historical document.
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