British Normandy Memorial

In Monty's Footsteps

No. of episodes

8

Latest episode

2026-06-05

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“To me, Monty was simply ‘Grandfather’. To many though he was a national hero.”

Henry Montgomery, grandson of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, prepares for a 4,000-mile journey across Britain and Normandy uncovering dozens of Second World War stories.

In April and May 1944, with the detailed planning for Operation Overlord completed, General Montgomery, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Ground Forces, affectionately known as ‘Monty’, set about travelling the length and breadth of Britain. He met the troops, watched training exercises and visited factories. The purpose was to raise morale not just in the armed forces but in the country as a whole.

Inspired by his grandfather's journey, recorded in a series of diary entries, Henry embarks on a mission of his own. He uncovers and shares stories of men and women who contributed in so many different ways to the national collective effort to free Europe from tyranny.

‘In Monty’s Footsteps’ will raise funds to support the Memorial’s growing education programme, a cornerstone of the charity’s ongoing work. With developments in immersive technology and storytelling to engage the next generation, the focus is on helping young people understand not just what happened then, but why it matters today. 

Six episodes published weekly from 1st May to 5th June 2026 will feature some of Henry's encounters.

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