Military Leaders

Although infamous for his role during World War II, Hermann Göring (often 'Hermann Goering' in English) overcame an uneasy home life to emerge a heroic World War I pilot.

Aug 23, 2009 - Heather Strong

The Marquis de Lafayette volunteered in the American Revolution, befriended George Washington, protected the French royal family and was Napoleon's adversary.

Aug 22, 2009 - Megan Winkler

General Jeb Stuart was an expert in reconnaissance and the use of cavalry to support offensive assaults during the U.S. Civil War.

Jul 14, 2009 - Jim Osborn

Forrest was a self-made millionaire who's military accomplishments revolutionized mobile horseback hit and run warfare tactics and set the standard for mobile infantry.

Jun 30, 2009 - Jim Osborn

George Crook was a career military man who distinguished himself in the Civil War and the Indian Wars and was a man of honor who was given the name Grey Fox by Geronimo.

Jun 18, 2009 - Jim Osborn

Kara Mustafa was the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1676 to 1683, and the architect behind the 1683 siege of Vienna.

Jun 14, 2009 - Robert Marcell

MacArthur served many roles in his military career, including Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, American General, and Field Marshal of the Philippines.

May 21, 2009 - Jim Osborn

John Churchill is one of Britain's greatest heroes. He won the Battle of Blenheim against Louis XIV, the greatest victory since Agincourt.

Apr 19, 2009 - Lisa Sanderson

General Burnside was an American Civil War officer and popular Rhode Island politician who invented a new type of rifle and had a men's whiskers style named after him.

Apr 14, 2009 - Adrienne Warber

Gebhard von Blücher challenged Napoleon throughout the Napoleonic Wars. In fact, the Duke of Wellington may have lost the Battle of Waterloo without his help.

Apr 14, 2009 - Adrienne Warber

Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.

Mar 2, 2009 - Matthew Pizzolato

Major General Isaac Brock, who led the British to early victories during the War of 1812, is one of the best known military officers in Canadian history.

Feb 3, 2009 - Jason Gray

General Mark Clark served in the United States Army over 36 years. He commanded forces in Northern Africa and Italy during WWII. In April of 1952, he succeeded General Ma

Jan 28, 2009 - Pedro Vega

Stonewall Jackson was the epitome of a Confederate commander and will remain forever enshrined as a hero to the Confederate cause.

Sep 20, 2008 - Matthew Pizzolato

A fearless military leader who was always a controversial soldier and although one of the greatest military commanders in U.S. history was a very flawed man.

Sep 10, 2008 - Jim Osborn

Rommel was a brilliant tactician and symbolized Germany's military might. He was arguably the greatest German commander of WW II.

Sep 4, 2008 - Jim Osborn

A fascinating character study, Smedley Butler was both a fierce warrior and an avid pacifist.

Aug 5, 2008 - Victor Mobley

Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, best known for setting the bomb that nearly killed Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, is considered one of Germany's 20th-century heroes.

Jul 15, 2008 - Suzanne Swartz

Joseph Stalin is surprised and unprepared when Hitler breaks their treaty of non-aggression and invades Russia.

Apr 14, 2008 - Karen Reams

Adolf Hitler is appointed chancellor and the crowds go wild little realizing that Germany would never be the same again.

Apr 3, 2008 - Karen Reams

Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.

Apr 3, 2008 - Karen Reams

He trained Israel's future leaders, and helped that tiny country on it's path to freedom.

Mar 31, 2008 - Anastacia Prisbrey

Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 but what was it about this man's personality that led people to follow him and endorse his brutality?

Mar 31, 2008 - Karen Reams

The young Adolf Hitler did not like school, did not like his Father but loved his Mother. Could all these have been factors which eventually devastated Europe?

Mar 26, 2008 - Karen Reams

A brief look at the life and military career of Lieutenant Frederick Beecher, a member of the celebrated Beecher family, who gave his life for his country.

Mar 6, 2008 - Anya Laurence