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Question: Who was the best military leader?
#1
Zhukov
 
#2
Alexander the Great
 
#3
Attila the Hun
 
#4
Napoleon Bonaparte
 
#5
Robert E. Lee
 
#6
Rommel
 
#7
Ghengis Khan
 
#8
Joan of Arc
 
#9
Saladin
 
#10
Hannibal
 
#11
Julius Caesar
 
#12
Other
 
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« on: March 25, 2012, 08:47:16 PM »

Horatio Nelson- Admirals always get overshadowed by Generals in these discussions
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012, 01:32:59 PM »

Horatio Nelson- Admirals always get overshadowed by Generals in these discussions
Good point. But I think it is because their actions are generally less important. Naval battles can of course be crucial (and often has been), but most wars are after all decided by military campaigns on land.
Nelson is without doubt the greatest naval commander of all times.
Admirals actions less important? I know you are not trying to be offensive but I do take offense to that-
And you ever heard the phrase "he who rules the sea rules the world?" Think of the British Empire- think of how WWI started out of a shipbuilding competition between Britain and Germany- look at how the USA now controls the world's waters...

Genghis Khan diidn't need a navy since he conquered only land but since the 18th century I believe there is nothing more important then seapower.
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012, 03:38:45 PM »

Patrick1- I am very familiar with Mahan and that is very relevant...he also inspired the Great White Fleet
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2012, 11:40:30 AM »

dead0man- I agree with your analysis of Lee...McClellan and Burnside gave him glory thru their failures
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