General Bernard Montgomery addressing the troops, Sicily, 1943. "Monty's Parade, Sicily 1943". Speech to his troops of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade at Militello (Happy Valley). From the Official History of the Canadian Army (Italy) Volume II: The Canadians received a visit from General Montgomery, who, making a formal call on 20 August, spent the afternoon informally talking to the troops, having gathered them in his customary manner around his car. He praised their achievements in the campaign: "When I say you did magnificently, I mean magnificently "and concluded by paying them the high compliment, "I now consider you one of my veteran divisions." From the journal of Pte McKay about Monty's talk: "… Canadians did well, but if we wanted to get back to Canada, win the V.C." Canadian Army Overseas Photo (23127). Old SH of C Museum # 998-144.35 and A0500.327 On rear: "Monty"