04-08-2008, 03:46 PM
Quote:Paullus, am I correct in guessing that George Patton is on your (modern) list of greats, given your signature? Yes, despite Patton's somewhat (to many eyes) flawed character, he was certainly among the great commanders of WW II
Since he was a reincarnated Carthaginian, doesn't he count as an ancient general? :wink:
Quote:What interests me the most is knowing who was the most "able". I would define that as someone who made the most of each situation, was innovative, as well as brilliant both offensively and defensively, and exhibited great leadership to his men.
Does Sertorius make the list as a Roman? I've always admired those men who through force of personality, rather than inherited station, can command at this level.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
