General Bernard Montgomery addressing the troops from a jeep, Sicily, 1943. "Monty's Parade, Sicily 1943". Speech to his troops of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade (including the Seaforths) at Militello (Happy Valley). Similiar to photo 1998.144.035 / P00074. 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"