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Pressure

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Directed by Anthony Maras

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. From TMDB

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Pressure is a 2026 thriller history war film, directed by Anthony Maras, starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.

  • 161 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews
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In the United States and Canada, Pressure was released alongside Backrooms, The Breadwinner, and the wide expansion of Tuner and was projected to gross around $5 million from 1,829 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $2.4 million on its first day, and went on to debut to $5.8 million, finishing in seventh. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 147 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Finding a fresh angle on one of the most dramatized days in military history, Pressure is a brainy war film that derives most of its thrills from Andrew Scott's simmering performance." Metacritic, which uses a weighted…

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  • Matthew Rozsa @rozsa.bsky.socialBluesky · May 31, 2026

    Pressure! Pushing down on me; Pressing down on you; No man ask for! The movie "Pressure" is a gem. Queen and David Bowie are usually right, but I must say push back a little. This IS the movie I asked for! @alternet.org @michaelemann.bsky.social www.alternet.org/pressure-mov...

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  • Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.ukBluesky · Mar 25, 2026

    The trailer for ‘Pressure’ is here, the film which tells the story of the most important weather forecast; the D-Day forecast Andrew Scott stars as Group Captain James Stagg – the Met Office meteorologist tasked with delivering the weather forecast and helping shape D-Day's plans In cinemas 9 Sept

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  • 🔞Your_BxnnyClxwn_Oficial @urbxnnyclown.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 29, 2025

    So..i have no explanation more than this was for a youtube video of a friend of mine. My brother and i made the most CURSED Sebastian edit yet. With the meme that black jack is going to be Sebastian for a Life Action Pressure movie. #getgianni The shtgun one its mine-

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  • Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.comBluesky · May 30, 2026

    Just saw the movie “Pressure.“ It is absolutely brilliant, one of the best of the year. It’s about Eisenhower and D-Day. Throughout the whole thing I kept thinking, “And we have Trump and Hegseth… G-d help us…”

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  • The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    Pressure Another good film, like Oppenheimer and The Imitation Game, about how geekery won the Second World War. Satisfying geek service for geeks. Now just need a rousing movie about the Dowding System.

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  • Richard M. Nixon @dicknixon.bsky.socialBluesky · May 28, 2026

    I enjoyed "Pressure" very much. It is both accurate and satisfying as a film. It does give a sense of Ike as he was, at least as much as that sort of thing can.

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  • Taylor Hall @taylorswitch64.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 17, 2024

    Movie Pressure (1/3) #pokemon #sonic #mario #fnaf #minecraft #angrybirds

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  • US Political Politics News 💙🌈🦋The Fighting Liberal @us-political-news.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 1, 2026

    The new movie 'Pressure' shows why Eisenhower trusted scientists over blowhards. And why we should too. At one point in “Pressure,” meteorologist explains to General Eisenhower that an impending storm will make it impossible for the Allied troops to be successful. www.alternet.org/pressure-mov...

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  • Scientific American @sciam.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 6, 2026

    Today is the anniversary of D-Day--because of a weather forecast. The new movie Pressure shows the tense make-or-break weather prediction that led to the successful invasion of Europe that spelled the beginning of the end of World War II

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  • The Atlantic @theatlantic.comBluesky · May 30, 2026

    The new film “Pressure” makes the events of World War II seem surprising by focusing on a little-known hero: the weatherman who helped coordinate the final stages of D-Day, writes David Sims.

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  • Scientific American @sciam.bsky.socialBluesky · May 29, 2026

    As General Dwight D. Eisenhower prepared for D-Day, he needed a forecast. The new movie Pressure shows the tense make-or-break weather prediction that led to the successful invasion of Europe that spelled the beginning of the end of World War II

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  • Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.ukBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    One weather forecast helped shape history. From the producers of Darkest Hour and based on the true story behind D-Day, Pressure stars Andrew Scott as Met Office meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg, alongside Brendan Fraser. In cinemas across the UK and Ireland, 9 September. @studiocanal.co.uk

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  • The Atlantic @theatlantic.comBluesky · May 31, 2026

    The new film “Pressure” makes the events of World War II seem surprising by focusing on a little-known hero: the weatherman who helped coordinate the final stages of D-Day, writes David Sims.

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  • The Atlantic @theatlantic.comBluesky · May 31, 2026

    The new film “Pressure” makes the events of World War II seem surprising by focusing on a little-known hero: the weatherman who helped coordinate the final stages of D-Day, writes David Sims.

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  • Vulture @vulture.comBluesky · May 29, 2026

    Based on a remarkable true story, ‘Pressure’ follows the efforts of a British meteorologist (Andrew Scott) to forecast the weather for D-Day. It’s a genuinely gripping and well-acted World War II movie, of the kind we don’t see much anymore.

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · May 20, 2026

    WWII movie 'Pressure' is holding a free screening on May 24 for people that bring their dad or for anyone that dresses up in dad attire 🪖 🍿 Get tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/pressure-d... 🤝 Focus Features

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  • BlueDoggo @bluedoggoishere.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 18, 2024

    [ 🌌 🐟] —- Sebastian Solace honest reaction on pressure the roblox movie coming in 2128 —- #pressureroblox #sebastiansolace #sebastianpressure #pressurefanart #pressure

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  • Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 1, 2026

    I mean—MAXIMUM PRESSURE, SEND ME YOUR PENNIES SO I CAN BETTER FILM THE COPS

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  • FRANK'S FILM REVIEW @franksfilmreview.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Pressure (2026) franksfilmreview.com/2026/05/25/p... Rather than telling the story from the beaches, Pressure turns its attention to the rooms where the invasion’s fate was debated before a single soldier landed in Normandy. The film centers on the meteorologists tasked with predicting the...

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  • Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Has anyone seen "Pressure" yet? We were really excited about this film during my time at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. Hoping the film is good and Brendan Fraser does well as General Eisenhower. From "Encino Man" to Eisenhower in just 34 short years. Well done, Mr. Fraser. Image: IMDB.

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  • Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.orgBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    A new Hollywood film (Pressure) is to be released shortly to tell the story of the infamous weather forecast that enabled D-Day to be a success. We produced a new reanalysis for D-Day, and processed it to look a bit like a satellite image. climatelabbook.substack.com/p/pressure-t...

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  • Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    "A sniggering critic might even tag Pressure as the ultimate in British cinema — a second world war movie that is also a tale of an unseasonably wet Monday. Critics can be insufferable, though. The film is flawed but rewarding." 😂👏 Saw it yesterday. Loved it. Recommended.

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  • The Atlantic @theatlantic.comBluesky · May 31, 2026

    The new film “Pressure” makes the events of World War II seem surprising by focusing on a little-known hero: the weatherman who helped coordinate the final stages of D-Day, writes David Sims.

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  • Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 18, 2026

    Tonight’s movie selection is “High Pressure” (1932) starring William Powell and Evelyn Brent. Based on the play "Hot Money" by Aben Kandel. Artificial rubber created from sewage - what could go wrong?

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  • IGN @ign.comBluesky · May 27, 2026

    Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott’s new D-Day movie, Pressure, is compelling, quality dad content: Our review: https://bit.ly/4f1cmoW

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  • John Bull @garius.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2026

    Pressure is getting a movie (for those who didn't know). I will watch it and enjoy it (probably!) don't get me wrong. But it'll inevitably kick of the effing Blacksod stuff again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdM4...

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  • Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 13, 2026

    Sunday Times film coverage this week consists of one solitary Hadley Freeman column, mostly devoted to her theory of 'Waitrose films', with a few paragraphs on a film, Pressure, that she thinks is a bit more 'John Lewis'. Oh, and an interview with Catherine Zeta Jones. No other reviews. That's it.

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  • Scientific American @sciam.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Actor Andrew Scott and SciAm's certified weather nerd @andreatweather.bsky.social enjoyed comparing their philosophies on checking the weather in a conversation about Scott's new movie, "Pressure." Watch their full conversation here: www.scientificamerican.com/video/andrew...

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  • Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.socialBluesky · May 21, 2026

    Nice try, but I know Pressure is not a real movie. They did not make a tense WWII drama about a high-stakes weather forecast. That didn’t happen.

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  • S. K. Riley @skriley.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    “Hmm, hmm, hmm, yeah I say, a pressure drop, oh, pressure Oh yeah, pressure going to drop on you” Pressure Drop ~ Frederick "Toots" Hibbert 🇯🇲😁 Toots & The Maytals 'Funky Kingston’, Beverley's/Trojan 1970 (1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’) #Ska #RockSteady #Toots #TheMaytals youtu.be/uw66FA6OTqA

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  • film-authority.com @film-authority.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damien Lewis star in Pressure, a Working Title drama about how the weather forecast played a key role in prep for the D-Day landings. It's a brisk, absorbing watch, even if some of the history is dubious...3 out of 5. film-authority.com/2026/09/14/p...

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  • Frank Gaimari @frankgaimari.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Pressure (2026) franksfilmreview.com/2026/05/25/p... Rather than telling the story from the beaches, Pressure turns its attention to the rooms where the invasion’s fate was debated before a single soldier landed in Normandy. The film centers on the meteorologists tasked with predicting the...

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  • Tracey M @tracey-m.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    In 2024 our church was used to film part of the film Pressure, about the meteorologist who helped decide the go-time for D-Day. It was fun to coordinate with the production team and watch the process. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMachinery

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  • Lisa 🇨🇦 @pinkmouse.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 1, 2026

    Sun. aft movie - Pressure - dir. by Anthony Maras w/ Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott. We know the result of D-Day. The movie is absolutely riveting. Well written, superb acting. The NYT reviewer said it was a trivia tidbit that the weather played a role. Fuck them. Could not recommend enough. 👍

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  • Russell the Love Muscle 💪 @rpg-volley.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 6, 2026

    Fun fact: any and every single movie ever can make me cry on a plane. Right now it’s the Brendan Frasier Eisenhower flick, ‘Pressure.’

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  • Bill Hunt @billhuntbits.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    Anthony Maras’ PRESSURE (2026) is a terrific little film, especially if you’re a WWII history buff. It’d make a helluva triple feature with Nolan’s DUNKIRK and Wright’s DARKEST HOUR. Highly recommended. @thedigitalbits.bsky.social @focusfeatures.bsky.social

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  • "What are you giving me with the flying fish" @romanbone.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2026

    "You know, I think you're about the nicest, drunken, no-good, two-timing, irresponsible scoundrel I ever met." Evelyn Brent sums up William Powell in High Pressure (1932). 🎬 Thanks to @tomsharpley.bsky.social for reminding me about this crazy little film.

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  • Matthew Sweet @drmatthewsweet.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 12, 2026

    Made a little film for @studiocanal.com to put Pressure into context. youtu.be/kCoVMsJIPp8?...

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  • Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.ukBluesky · Jun 6, 2026

    Met Office Meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg features in the upcoming film Pressure, which focuses on the true story behind the 72-hours leading up to D-Day and the crucial role the weather played. Pressure is in cinemas 9 September.

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  • Amelinda Bérubé @metuiteme.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2025

    Listening to a CBC podcast called Pressure Cooker and ohhhhhh mah gahhhhhd somebody call the Coen brothers, I've found their next movie this is UNREAL

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  • Hella_Faith - Comms open (Queue) @hellafaith.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 3, 2024

    If you enjoyed my newest music video "Pressure" don’t forget to cast your vote in the Short Film Award section in the quoted post below!

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  • Essence of RBG 🦋 @rbgprevails.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Just watched great movie Pressure + came out in tears! F**k everyone in the fascist adjacent Trump regime! So many innocent young lives lost + for what?!

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  • Scientific American @sciam.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 1, 2026

    Andrew Scott plays World War II meteorologist James Stagg in a new film Pressure, which explores the crucial role weather forecasting played in D-Day

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  • Paula @totallypaula.bsky.socialBluesky · May 18, 2026

    Took a snap of these theater adverts last week. The first one made me giggle. Will be waiting for streaming for Scary Movie. I would like to see Pressure on the big screen, it looks epic. Going to see Mando and Grogu this weekend. This is the way! #FilmSky #MoviePosters

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  • Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Mind Over Murder Pressure The Green Knight The Happening

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  • When To Stream @whentostream.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    PRESSURE (2026) Streaming: June 16, 2026 PVOD (Apple, Amazon, Fandango at Home, etc.) #Pressure whentostream.com/pressure-dig...

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  • Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    The Rose City Breakdown 🥀Recurring mistakes in draw at Bay FC 🌹Portland Thorns vs NC Courage for PLAYOFFS - Biggest game since when? ⚽️Possession matters? 🤔What is PTFC's identity? 🔥Pressure is on... Potential hot seats? 📽️Film Breakdown - Lingering concerns | More of the same? youtu.be/lmuZ7ZBNn-w

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  • Mark GJ @brokentv.ukBluesky · Jan 22, 2025

    I can only assume he's too busy shooting Cabin Pressure: The Movie.

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  • Breakfast All Day @bfastallday.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Christy @christylemire.bsky.social and Alonso @aduralde.bsky.social talk about the weather, a major plot point of the WWII drama Pressure. #filmsky 📽

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  • USA TODAY @usatoday.comBluesky · May 27, 2026

    Brendan Fraser and his model sons Holden and Leland coordinated looks for the premiere of his new war film "Pressure."

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  • Marcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 2, 2026

    OK FYI, I'm up to the bit in the WWII doco narrated by Tom Hanks (SBS, History Channel), where it is days before D-Day and the weather is a huge issue, which is the subject of the current film, Pressure, featuring Andrew Scott as Stagg and Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower...yeah, so that.

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  • 852dude @852dude.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Lets do a ww2 movie where we fight the weather. And thats the story of how Pressure (2026) was made.

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  • The Bunny Guy (🇧🇷) @zeriq5.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    Oh that's Nuevo Pressure in the fnaf 2 movie oh that's

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  • #TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    'Pressure' Is a Great Movie With the Wrong Eisenhower #Bulwark

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  • Voilà: Francis Gagnon @chezvoila.comBluesky · Nov 2, 2026

    Pressure was the perfect movie to watch on the way to @visualisingclimate.com #VisualisingClimate2026

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  • Kim Wood @drkimwood.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 5, 2026

    "technically it's not a hurricane" Pressure is now a favorite film for this line alone

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  • Jeff Frame @vortexjeff.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2026

    Pressure was a great movie! Highly recommend!

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  • idk |🏴‍☠️♠️ Ed Teach ♡ Izzy Hands IDST 🦄⚔🦈 @blowupchickens.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Just watched Pressure (not just cos Con O'Neill is in it) & I'm crying a lil bit on this flight rn Good film even if war films aren't your thing. Deffo not boring, deffo watch it

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  • Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    So, the film I went to was Pressure. It's mostly what you'd expect, but I respect that they put the Head of Library and Archives through her hardest working months of a long career trying to get this right. And also, v glad not to be Eisenhower tbh. As ever. It's a hell of a decision.

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  • We had a good run @overlord.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 20, 2026

    That a stop motion tech got so frustrated with the 6 months it took to film the Death Star battle in Jedi that he put his sneaker into a shot and it made it into the film! They put CG engines on it. You can see it right after the line "Pressure steady" but only in the original flim not the new crap.

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James Stagg
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Dwight ‘Ike’ Eisenhower
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Kay Summersby
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Irving Krick
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Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery
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