UK and France holding out in Brittany in 1940

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He wasn't universally hated on the US side either. Those US Generals who served under him normally had good relations with him, Simpson, Hodges, and Gavin all stated that he created a good impression with them.
Even Bradley, before his big falling out with Monty over Ike giving Monty control of his Northern forces during the Battle Of the Bulge had a good working relationship with him.

I think any general universally loved or hated is rare same with political leaders.