The french Marechal Bazaine in Mexico and later during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

The italian generals (Starace, Babbini, Maravigna, Pirzio-Biroli etc.) during the italian invasion of Ethopia 1935-36.

Marschall Göring and his "Operation Adler" or his idea of finishing the British Expeditionary forces at Dunkirk with planes only.

Dom Henrique (Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal) during his expedition to Tanger in 1437.

General Sir Ian Hamilton as the commander of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force during the Gallipoli disaster in 1915.

Most generals on both sides during the 1st WW

Medina Sidona and the Spanish Armada.

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