Throughout history, the actions of great military leaders have decided the fate of nations in ways that are still apparent today. Whether regarded as heroes or villains, these characters shaped ...

Alexander the Great Alexander’s prowess in strategic warfare led to him being remembered as one of the finest military leaders of all time. He founded over 70 cities during his 13-year reign over ...

Many argue he was the greatest military leader in history. He was undefeated from his first campaign as a cavalry commander - he was then 16 - until the time of his death 17 years later.

Over centuries of inter-state conflict on the continent Europe has seen a number of remarkable military leaders come and go ... aim remains the same for all great military commanders - to leave ...

Only a few officials have done so, and General Halevi is the highest-ranking military leader to step down so far. “My responsibility for the terrible failure accompanies me every day ...

2. Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, is famous as a military leader not simply for his feats of derring-do but for his tactic genius in defensive actions. Perhaps his greatest victory came ...