Patton (1970) meets Monty - Operation Husky Their rivalry in Italy became heated but could still be summed up as friendly rivalry, both men were friends throughout, they both had similar personalities with key differences. Whilst Paton was all guts and glory, Monty was more cautious in his strategy and tactics aimed at minimising allied loss of life... Both were successful generals each with their own flaws. Monty was was according to Churchill “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable.” Pa