Since the history of mankind in some way is the story of the war, one of the most significant figures are its commanders.The names of great generals, and the exploits of bloody battles and arduous victories occupy a special place in world history.Tactics and strategy of warfare these talented people in the business are still considered significant theoretical material for future officers.The following article, we will present you the names of people who came to our list of "Great Commanders of the world."
Cyrus II the Great
From an article on "The Great Commanders of the world", we want to tell you exactly about this man.A brilliant military leader - the king of Persia, Cyrus II - was considered a wise and brave ruler.Before Cyrus was born, his mother, a fortune teller predicted that her son would be the ruler of the world.Hearing this, his grandfather - the Median king Astyages, not a little scared and decided to kill the baby.However, the boy was hidden among the slaves and survived, and after taking the throne, he fought with his grandfather crowned and was able to defeat him.One of the most significant conquests of Cyrus II was the capture of Babylon.This great soldier was killed warriors from the nomadic tribes of Central Asia.
Gaius Julius Caesar
outstanding public figure, a brilliant military leader, Gaius Julius Caesar was able to ensure that even after his death, the Roman Empire five centuries and is considered the greatest country in the world naivliyatelneyshey.By the way, the word "Kaiser" and "King", which translated from the German and Russian as the "Emperor" took it on his behalf.Caesar, of course, - the greatest general of his time.During his reign, the Roman Empire began to golden period: the Latin language spread throughout the world, in other countries in the control of the state was based on the Roman law, many people began to follow the traditions and customs of the subjects of the emperor.Caesar was a great military leader, but his life was cut short by dagger betrayed his friend - Brutus.
Hannibal
this great Carthaginian general called the "father of strategy".His main enemies were the Romans.He hated everything that was related to their state.To his credit - hundreds of battles, which coincided with the period of the Punic Wars.The name is associated with grandiose Hannibal crossing over the Pyrenees and the snow-capped Alps with an army, which included not only soldiers on horseback, and riders on elephants.He also owns which later became the catch phrase: "Rubicon is passed."
Alexander
Speaking of great generals, not to mention the name of the governor of Macedonia - Alexander, who came with his army almost to India.To his credit - eleven years of continuous fighting, thousands of victories and a single defeat.He did not like to quarrel with a weak opponent, so among its main enemies were always the great military leaders.His army consisted of different departments, and each of them perfectly mastered their combat craft.A reasonable strategy Alexander was that he knew how to distribute power among all his soldiers.Alexander wanted to unite the West with the East and spread in all of their new possessions Hellenistic culture.
Tigran II the Great
greatest military leader, who lived before Christ - King Tigran II the Great (140 BC. SEs '55 BC. E.) They were made the most significant gainsin the history of the state.Tigran Arshakids kind of war with Parthia, Cappadocia, the Seleucid empire.They were captured Antioch and even Nabataean kingdom on the shores of the Red Sea.Thanks to Tigran Armenia at the turn of the millennia has become the most powerful country in the Middle East.It comprises Antropatena, Media, Sophene, Syria, Cilicia, Phoenicia, and so on.. In those years, the Silk Road from China went through the Great Armenia, heading to Europe.Tigran was able to conquer a Roman general Lucullus.
Charlemagne
descended from French francs.Their King Charles for his bravery and for the epic battles received the title of "Great".During the period of his reign, the Franks spent more than fifty military campaigns.He - the greatest general of his time in Europe.All major battle was led by the king himself.It was during the reign of Charles, his state has doubled and absorbed the territory that now belongs to the French Republic, Germany, some parts of modern Spain, Italy, Belgium and others. He freed from the hands of the Lombards the Pope, who in gratitude for that elevated him to the rank of Emperor.
Khan
This is truly a great military leader thanks to his fighting skill was able to win almost all of Eurasia.His troops were called horde, and soldiers - barbarians.Nevertheless, it was not wild disorganized tribes.They were very disciplined military units that went to victory under the leadership of its chief wise.The winner is not the brute force and costed to detail moves, not only their own army, but also the enemy.In short, Genghis Khan - the greatest military leader-tactics.
Tamerlane
Many know the name of the commander Timur the Lame.This nickname was given to him for injuries suffered during clashes with the Khans.One of his name terrified the peoples of Asia, the Caucasus, the Volga region and Russia.He founded the Timurid dynasty, and his state stretched from Samarkand to the Volga.But his greatness lay solely in the power of authority, so soon after the death of Tamerlane his state collapsed.
Attila
name of the leader of the barbarians, with a light hand that the Roman Empire fell, surely everyone knows.Attila - Great Hagan Huns.His numerous army consisted of Turkic, Germanic and other tribes.His empire stretched from the Rhine to the Volga.The German oral epic feats tell stories of the great Attila.And they are certainly worthy of admiration.
Saladin
Sultan of Syria, which is due to the uncompromising struggle against the Crusaders called "defender of the faith" as an outstanding military leader of his time.Saladin's Army were captured cities such as Beirut, Acre, Caesarea, and Jerusalem Ashkalon.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Many Russian generals of the Great War (War of 1812) fought against Napoleon's army - the Emperor of France.As many as 20 years, Napoleon was engaged in the implementation of the most daring and audacious plans aimed at expanding the borders of the state.All of Europe was under his subordination.But it is not limited to this and trying to win over some of the countries of Asia and Africa.Russian campaign of Napoleon, however, was the beginning of the end.
Russia and its great generals: Photos and biographies
We begin to talk about the feats of Russian military commanders with a description of the achievements of the ruler.Prince of Novgorod and Kiev, Oleg is considered the unifier of ancient Russia.He expanded the borders of his country, being the first Russian ruler who dared to attack the Khazar Khanate.In addition, he was able to sign lucrative contracts for his country with the Byzantines.It was about him Pushkin wrote: "Your shield - on the gates of Constantinople."
Nikitich
the valor of the governors (so-called Great Russian generals in ancient times), we learn from the epics.He was one of the most important figures in the whole of Russia, and at times his glory surpasses Saint Vladimir.
Vladimir Monomakh
About Cap of Monomakh probably heard each.So, it is - a relic, a symbol of power, is owned by Prince Vladimir.His nickname is Byzantine origin and translates as "edinoborets."He was considered the best military leader of his era.For the first time, Vladimir stood at the head of his troops in the 13 years since he scored one victory after another.On account of his 83 battles.
Alexander Nevsky
Great Russian commander medieval prince Alexander of Novgorod got his nickname as a result of the victory over the Swedes on the river Neva.Then he was only 20 years old.After 2 years at Lake Chud he defeated the Order of the Teutonic Knights.The Russian Orthodox Church canonized him as a saint.
Dmitry Donskoy
Next Russian River - the River Don, Prince Dmitry defeated Tatar army led by Khan Mamai.It is also considered one of the greatest Russian generals of the XIV century.Known by the nickname Don.
Ermak
Not only princes and kings are considered to be the greatest Russian generals, but the Cossack chieftains, such Ermak.It is - the hero, athlete, invincible warrior, conqueror of Siberia.He led troops in Khan Kuchum, defeated him and annexed the lands of Siberia to Russia.There are several versions of his name - Ermolai, Ermilk, German and so on.. However, he went down in history as a legendary and great Russian commander, chieftain Ermak.
Peter the Great
Surely everyone will agree that Peter the Great - the greatest of kings, who inexplicably changed the fate of our country - is also a skillful commander.Great Russian commander Pyotr Romanov won dozens of victories on the battlefield and on the seas.Its most significant hikes can be attributed Azov, Persian, and it is worth mentioning the Northern War and the famous battle of Poltava, during which the Russian army won a victory over King Carl Twelve.
Alexander Suvorov
In the "Great Commanders of Russia" the captain takes leading positions.He - a real hero of Russia.This commander was able to participate in numerous wars and battles, but he has never been defeated.Significant military career Suvorov hikes are Russian-Turkish war, as well as Swiss and Italian.The great commander Suvorov and today is a role model for young people - students of the main military academy of the Russian Federation.
Grigory Potemkin
Of course, at the mention of the name of His Serene Highness Prince we immediately raises associations with the word "favorite."Yes, indeed, he was a favorite of the Empress Catherine the Great (second), yet he was also one of the best generals of the Russian Empire.Even the Suvorov wrote about him: "I would be happy for him to die!»
Mikhail Kutuzov
Best Russian commander late XVIII - early XIX centuries - Mikhail Kutuzov, went down in history as the first Russian generalissimo, because his army were military unitsdifferent nations.It is - the hero of the War of 1812.That he belongs to the idea of a light cavalry and infantry.
Bagration
One of the heroes of the war against Napoleon - Georgian Bagration - a descendant of the throne of his country.However, in the beginning of the XIX century, Alexander III made a name among the Bagrationi-Russian princely families.That soldier was called "the lion of the Russian army."
Warlords XX century
As we know from history, from the beginning of the XX century the political situation in Russia has changed dramatically: there were several revolutions and the First World War, and then the civil war, and so on. D. The Russian army was divided into two parts: "Whites"and "red".Each of these units had their own commanders.The "Whites" - Kolchak, Vrungel, the "red" - Budennogo Chapaev, Frunze.Trotsky considered to be a politician, but not military, but in fact it is also a very wise military leader, in fact he is credited with the creation of the Red Army.He was called the red Bonaparte, and the victory in the Civil War belongs to him.
generals of World War II
leader of the people of the Soviet Joseph Stalin is known worldwide as a wise and very imperious ruler.He is considered the winner of the Second World War in 1945.He drives the fear of his subordinates.He was very doubtful and suspicious person.And the result of this was that at the beginning of World War II many experienced commanders was dead.Perhaps it is because of this war lasted as much as 4 years.Among the legendary commanders of the time - Ivan Konev, Leonid Govorov, Semyon Timoshenko, Ivan Bagramyan Ivan Khudyakov, Phaedrus Tolbukhin, and, of course, the most prominent of them - Georgy Zhukov, the great leader of world importance.
Konstantin Rokossovsky
This warlord wants to talk separately.He is on the right in the list of the most outstanding generals of World War II.His strength lay in the fact that his strategy was good both in defense and in the attack.In this he has no equal.Constantine Rokosovsky commanded by the legendary Victory Parade on Red Square in 1945.
Georgy Zhukov
about who should be called the winner of the Great Patriotic War, opinions diverge.Some believe that it is, of course, Stalin, because he is the supreme commander.However, there are politicians (not only Russia but also the world at large) who believe he deserved the honorary title not Joseph Dzhugashvili, a great commander Georgy Zhukov.He still is the most famous of the Soviet marshals.Only because of his broad vision made possible the idea of uniting several fronts during the war.This led to the Soviet victory over Nazi invaders.How, after all this is not to admit that the great commander Georgy Zhukov is the main "culprit" Victory?
In conclusion
about all the outstanding commanders in the history of mankind, of course, impossible to cover in one short article.In every country, every nation has its heroes.In this article we mentioned the great generals - historical figures who were able to change the course of world events, and also talked about some of the most prominent Russian commanders.
