COMMANDER // 1896–1969
Miles Dempsey
Lifespan
1896 – 1969
Active service 1944 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 48.
Profile
General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, was a senior British Army officer who served in both world wars. During the Second World War he commanded the Second Army in northwest Europe. A highly professional career soldier who made his reputation in active service, Dempsey was highly thought of by both his subordinates and superiors, most notably Bernard Montgomery, but is not well known.
Battles (1)
1944
NormandyWorld War II · Allies