Publius Cornelius Scipio:
"Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major (Latin: P·CORNELIVS·P·F·L·N·SCIPIO·AFRICANVS¹) (236–183 BC) was a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage, a feat that earned him the agnomen Africanus, the nickname the Roman Hannibal and recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history."
Originally posted by RaventheOnly
Publius Cornelius Scipio:"Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major (Latin: P·CORNELIVS·P·F·L·N·SCIPIO·AFRICANVS¹) (236–183 BC) was a general in the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage, a feat that earned him the agnomen Africanus, the nickname the Roman Hannibal and recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history."
This was only after many defeats and Scipio finaly adapted Hanniblas tactics to use against him.
Originally posted by Penelope
Charles Martel should be on that list as well, but not becuase of the battle of Tours, but becuase in 718 he laid waste the Saxons, pushing them all the way to the "3 great banks". He was at war durning his entire reign, primarily becuase his empire was beset by enemies on all sides. At his death he had lost only 1 battle.But...I'm not saying he was the Greatest.
And dont forget his son. It it were not for Charlemagne and his stopping the "Arabs" from there invasion of Europe from Spain, we would be Muslim not Christian today. Alexanders only tactic was to to attack the Leader and try to destroy the enemy's will to fight. Heinz Gurdarian is the Father of Tank warfare tactics, but no more.Erwin Rommel was a great General.Germany could have never won for the reason they didnt ,attrition. I think When you take in to consideration all aspects Units # ,Politics,espionage and resources, Inspiration of men, Julius Caesar is the Greatest in History. But these are just my opinions
Someone needs to explain to me why Julius Caesar is listed up with Alexander the Great and Ghengis Khan and Sun Tzu. I admit he is a marvelous politician but I mean he only conquered Gaul... if you list men who conquered advanced countries why not put a Revolutionary War general up there?
My vote goes to Hannibal......to have no navy and to go around the Alps and still have enough troops and elephants to almost conquer Italy...a true strategist
Maybe I will vote Zhuge Liang and ignore my country's most notable figure Alexander BUT:
* Alcibiadis was a really great leader and strategist but his indecisiveness and unstable alliances undermined his name
*Sima Yi was more cunning politician than each one of them, making a really great and effective coup
*Zhuge Liang and Sun Tzu..............no words simply
*Julius Ceasar--maybe his enemy was greater (The Gaul)
*Leonidas stopped the Persian army in Thermopule with much smaller army (until he was betrayed)
Post continue :
I posted because I had not time to finish it,
After some time I will vot Sun Tzu (formerly I only anounced my positve view about Zhuge Liang) now I will refer to some other great military leaders
**Nobunaga Oda: Pretty much everything about him is known by most people who read asian history.Warlord of Sengoku era, conquered half of the land and also known as Demon king
*Ramses II : his skill in battle as a leader was well known, especially after the battle of Cannae
*Sanada Masayuki: One of the greatest vassals of Sengoku era Takeda clan, later supporter of Toyotomi,died fighting in Osaka castle and is well-known for his skill as strategist
*Jia Xu : He never lost a battle (I think), well known for being one of the sharpest minds during TK era, who later served Wei