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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.

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 ...