Ferdinand Foch: Biography, World War I & Accomplishments
Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was a French general and military strategist who played a critical role in World War I. He is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant military...
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Julius Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul: History, Significance & Other Important Facts
Generally revered as one of history’s greatest military generals, Julius Caesar is best known for his conquest of the vast region of Gaul and later becoming dictator of Rome. His...
Life and Major Accomplishments of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, the first black general in the French army
Not much is known in French history about the first black man or person of mixed ethnicity to become a brigadier general, divisional general, and general-in-chief in the French army....
Life, Military Campaigns, and Achievements of Belisarius, “The Last Roman General”
Flavius Belisarius was a prominent military commander in the Byzantine Empire, most notably under the reign of Emperor Justinian I (Justinian the Great). His challenging military campaigns, loyalty to the...
Abram Petrovich Gannibal: The African prince who became one of the leading generals of Peter the Great
Abram Petrovich Gannibal’s life was nothing short of extraordinary. Enslaved in Africa and sent to Moscow, he gained the favor of Tsar Peter the Great and rose to become one...