History’ s most influential military commander?
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Topic: History’ s most influential military commander?
Posted By: Spartan
Subject: History’ s most influential military commander?
Date Posted: 03-Mar-2005 at 23:48
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Influential does not mean great (in a positive light).
The 10 commanders I mentioned swayed the destiny of millions and determined the rise and fall of civilizations. Others could include: Oliver Cromwell, Simon Bolivar, Hernando Cortez, Francisco Pizarro, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Asoka, Joseph Stalin, Julius Caesar, William the Conqueror, Sui Wen-ti, Cyrus the Great, Peter the Great, Mao Zedong, Elizabeth I of England, Tamerlane and Charlemagne. Some of these monarchs and caliphs do not merit direct credit for battle victories, but their sanctioning (or denying) of requests and providing for resources definitely put them in the influential category for the military success of their respective states. Of course, it is much easier to evaluate the significance of ancient leaders, as we have more consequences (or aftermath) of that person's actions to gauge the importance of what that person accomplished. But let's give it a try! I personally feel Mohammed has impacted more people down the ages on a potent and resiliet level, on both religious and secular issues, than any other. That may be a stretch, as so many others are so significant. Let me know what you think, fellow posters. Enjoy, Spartan (JKM)  ------------- "A ship is safe in the harbor; but that's not why ships are built" |
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Posted By: Frederick Roger
Date Posted: 04-Mar-2005 at 08:52
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What about Lord Wellington? ------------- |
Posted By: Alparslan
Date Posted: 04-Mar-2005 at 10:43
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It is Mustafa Kemal Ataturk |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 04-Mar-2005 at 13:14
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Maybe Mao Dun, .Mete Han, because of his amazing war skills and faith to his nation... ------------- |
Posted By: azimuth
Date Posted: 06-Mar-2005 at 21:44
yea for the many TURKISH only
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