Chronology of World War II
Friday, February 25
Allied Leaders Watching a Live Firing Demonstration
At their Warminster, England base on a cold February 25, 1944, the 3rd Armored Division's commander Maj-Gen Leroy Watson stands next to a Sherman tank with from right: Montgomery, Eisenhower and Tedder. The three Allied leaders are watching a live firing demonstration as part of a tour of various units who would be committed to the invasion of Normany in June.