44 BBC Montgomery

The 17th of September to speak to all soldiers in the group of armies under my command. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on the 21st of August.

Then we were moving up towards the Seid, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. Today, the saying is far behind us. The Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany.

We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material. It is becoming problematical how much longer he can continue the struggle.

Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space of time. You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. Let us say to each other, this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.