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Who was the worst general in American history?
He is best known for his failure in handling of the Battle of Kasserine Pass, leading to America’s worst defeat of World War II, for which he was relieved of his command….
| Lloyd Fredendall | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Who was the best general in American history?
Titans of War: The Five Greatest Generals in American History
- General George Washington. ( Photo Credit: George Washington’s Mount Vernon)
- General Winfield Scott. ( Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
- General Robert E. Lee. ( Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
- General Ulysses S. Grant. (
- General George S. Patton. (
Who were Hitler’s favorite generals?
Erwin Rommel: Hitler’s Favorite General Who Conspired Against Him.
Who were the most important generals in the Civil War?
Some, like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Nathan Bedford Forrest are household names. Others are less well known but are still important, as the southern generals were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the ultimate outcome of most civil war battles.
What are some good examples of military counter-insurgency?
A interesting counter-example, although it involves admirals rather than generals, is the Royal Navy in the Falkands War. The senior service was all prepared to take on a nuclear armed Soviet navy in World War Three, but instead found itself reenacting the Normandy landings.
Who was the most impressive English military commander of his time?
Duke of Marlborough: John Churchill, victor at the Battle of Blenheim (1704), was the most impressive English commander of his time. He dominated European battlefields during the War of Spanish Succession.
Who was America’s best field commander of World War II?
George S. Patton Jr.: “Old Blood and Guts” was America’s best field commander of World War II. He led the 3d Army in an astonishing “race across France” (1944) and then overwhelmed Germany in a “blitzkrieg in reverse.”