ACStrider
04-11-2003, 07:31 PM
Alright. Thanks for the contributions everyone. The poll will include the generals suggested and below I'll add a short synopsis of the comments mentioned supporting their recommendation. Thanks again everyone! It's been very interesting to read all the comments.
George Washington - Commander of the Colonial army in the mid-Atlantic region. Held a rag-tag army together to stand against the most trained army of his day. Showed remarkable resolve and manuaverablility with the forces that he commanded.
Robert E. Lee - Most recognizable general of the CSA in the civil war. Defended Northern invasion of northern Virginia with distinction and eventually led an invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania despite being greatly outnumbered.
George S. Patton - Tank commander in the Second World War. Spearheaded successful campaigns in North Africa, Italy and most notably in France where he gained 600 miles of ground in a two week period. Also had to contend with the likes of Montgomery, a feat within itself :D .
Ulysses S. Grant - Most recognized general of the USA in the civil war. Engaged in a remarkable campaign in the trans-Mississippi region which resulted in the fall of the fortress at Vicksburg. Eventually was transfered to the eastern theatre where he engaged in a war of attrition which resulted in the fall of the Army of Northern Virginia.
William T. Sherman - Despised by die-hard southerners for his concept of total war. Assisted Grant in his seige of Vicksburg then led a series of battles for the city of Atlanta and led a campaign titled the "March to the Sea" which resulted in splitting the South down the middle. His theories on warfare would go survive well beyond his years.
George Rogers Clark - Revolutionary War general in the west who, despite a force of only 150 soldiers, fought and defeated all opposition he faced (often without fighting at all). Influenced the negotiations of the Northwest territory and relations with the indians in the region.
Omar Bradley - Held the highest command of any general in the army. Was the favored commander in the European theater of operations during the Second World War because of his compassion and consideration of his soldiers. Was the primary tactical commander at Normandy and throughout the rest of the war in France.
Dwight D. Eisenhower - Supreme commander of the Allied forces in the Second World War. Organized and balanced the generals from the allied forces for invasions of Africa, Italy and France. Coordinated all of the branches of the armed services for a successful campaign in Europe.
Douglas MacArthur - Gutsy general in the Pacific theatre of operations in the Second World War. Engaged in a "hit 'em where they 'aint" strategy to recapture territory from the Japanese. Later would be a successful, albeit outspoken general in the Korean war before being relieved of duty due to disagreements about strategy with President Truman.
Winfield Scott - Most influential general in the first 100 years of our history. Fought in the war of 1812, several indian conflicts, the Mexican-American war and the Civil War. Led a brilliant series of battles in Mexico before being let go for political reasons and was responsible for the "Anaconda plan" which resulted in the blocade of the southern ports in the Civil War.
Well, that's the list! I know that there were others mentioned out there, but I had to pick 10, so I went with these listed. Please don't feel slighted if your recommendation didn't make the list (can't please everyone 'ya know) :)
Draft Dodger - I wasn't sure if you were refering to Albert Mills who received a medal of honor or to Samuel Mills Jr. who was a famous artillary commander. :D
Bee - Sorry, you strike out twice. Jackson wasn't a head commander, only a division commander, and since he was your first choice, General Bee gets knocked out too.
George Washington - Commander of the Colonial army in the mid-Atlantic region. Held a rag-tag army together to stand against the most trained army of his day. Showed remarkable resolve and manuaverablility with the forces that he commanded.
Robert E. Lee - Most recognizable general of the CSA in the civil war. Defended Northern invasion of northern Virginia with distinction and eventually led an invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania despite being greatly outnumbered.
George S. Patton - Tank commander in the Second World War. Spearheaded successful campaigns in North Africa, Italy and most notably in France where he gained 600 miles of ground in a two week period. Also had to contend with the likes of Montgomery, a feat within itself :D .
Ulysses S. Grant - Most recognized general of the USA in the civil war. Engaged in a remarkable campaign in the trans-Mississippi region which resulted in the fall of the fortress at Vicksburg. Eventually was transfered to the eastern theatre where he engaged in a war of attrition which resulted in the fall of the Army of Northern Virginia.
William T. Sherman - Despised by die-hard southerners for his concept of total war. Assisted Grant in his seige of Vicksburg then led a series of battles for the city of Atlanta and led a campaign titled the "March to the Sea" which resulted in splitting the South down the middle. His theories on warfare would go survive well beyond his years.
George Rogers Clark - Revolutionary War general in the west who, despite a force of only 150 soldiers, fought and defeated all opposition he faced (often without fighting at all). Influenced the negotiations of the Northwest territory and relations with the indians in the region.
Omar Bradley - Held the highest command of any general in the army. Was the favored commander in the European theater of operations during the Second World War because of his compassion and consideration of his soldiers. Was the primary tactical commander at Normandy and throughout the rest of the war in France.
Dwight D. Eisenhower - Supreme commander of the Allied forces in the Second World War. Organized and balanced the generals from the allied forces for invasions of Africa, Italy and France. Coordinated all of the branches of the armed services for a successful campaign in Europe.
Douglas MacArthur - Gutsy general in the Pacific theatre of operations in the Second World War. Engaged in a "hit 'em where they 'aint" strategy to recapture territory from the Japanese. Later would be a successful, albeit outspoken general in the Korean war before being relieved of duty due to disagreements about strategy with President Truman.
Winfield Scott - Most influential general in the first 100 years of our history. Fought in the war of 1812, several indian conflicts, the Mexican-American war and the Civil War. Led a brilliant series of battles in Mexico before being let go for political reasons and was responsible for the "Anaconda plan" which resulted in the blocade of the southern ports in the Civil War.
Well, that's the list! I know that there were others mentioned out there, but I had to pick 10, so I went with these listed. Please don't feel slighted if your recommendation didn't make the list (can't please everyone 'ya know) :)
Draft Dodger - I wasn't sure if you were refering to Albert Mills who received a medal of honor or to Samuel Mills Jr. who was a famous artillary commander. :D
Bee - Sorry, you strike out twice. Jackson wasn't a head commander, only a division commander, and since he was your first choice, General Bee gets knocked out too.