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Attn: run.dll | by Illiad | 2005-05-05 18:07:46 |
| Tamerlane? Cool? |
by run.dll |
2005-05-05 18:49:58 |
He contributed nothing but misery (G. Khan maybe, but not Tamerlane). At least A the G and Nappie instigated long lasting contributions to civilization.
#1 is interesting of course - he's there because because of the historical significance of the Revolution's success. (Books of this type tend to give greater importance to more recent events. Also, the author is American; a European or Asian writer would certainly have placed him lower.) In my opinion the placing (or even the inclusion) of Schwartzkopf (around 50) is far more controversial (the book's author was on his staff for a while, IIRC.) This is especially so given that he doesn't include Themistocles. Salamis is of _far_ greater historical importance than the the First Gulf War. Sheesh!
I noted with interest the paucity of WW1 generals. I don't necessarily disagree. I just find it interesting that the Great War produced so few great military leaders. (Allenby and one other, IIRC.)
As for myself, I notice he neglected Lord Raglan, my personal favourite (though I do profess soft spot for Percival of Singapore.) :)
I found the book a lot of fun - it's a real discussion generator when a few people interested in military history start in on it.
Hope your cold is getting better. |
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Yes... | by Illiad | 2005-05-05 21:55:18 |
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