Posted on Feb 6, 2014
Who do you think is the greatest U.S. General we have had?
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This applies to any general rank from George Washington on. There are lot that many people don't know about but did a lot behind the scenes. I think the reason our military is the strongest in the world is because of our leaders, who is your favorite?
I am partial to Dwight Eisenhower because of what he was able to accomplish as a soldier and politician. He was able to work together with the differing countries (Montgomery from Britain and De Gaule from France, need I say more?) and on the political side created our interstate highway system creating infrastructure that our country needed.
I am partial to Dwight Eisenhower because of what he was able to accomplish as a soldier and politician. He was able to work together with the differing countries (Montgomery from Britain and De Gaule from France, need I say more?) and on the political side created our interstate highway system creating infrastructure that our country needed.
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Absolutely! “I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f*** with me, I’ll kill you all.” My personal favorite "Mad Dog" Mattis-ism!
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This is one heck of a question. I think it way to hard to nail it down to just "the" greatest. I think we have seen some great Generals and some not so great. While I agree that Gen. Eisenhower is near the top of the list I think the problem is that all Generals have seen and had to deal with different issues and battlefield conditions. Would say Gen Mattis have done such a great job leading the battle in Normandy? Would Gen Patton held the Army together was well as Gen Washington did in Valley Forge? I don't think we can really answer those questions but it is really neat to look back and think about.
Looking forward to see how this discussion pans out!
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Agreed, I think this comes down to a personal preference type of response. Every generation has their leaders that come out on top. Let us hope we continue that today.
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Ever? I'd say LGEN Ulysses S. Grant. In modern times? I'd nominate GEN (ret) Petraeus, closely followed by GEN Mattis. GEN Lewis B. "Chesty" Pueller is up there, too.
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