Who is the most overrated general ever?

[Zaknafien]

Petraeus.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

Petraeus.

Ouch.

though I don't think it's true over here, we just see him as a pleasingly competent general able to carry through a sensible plan.

[Anthologie]

to affirm the overrated thing, i would say that we must compare hype vs action

That why I say that I think that Caesar is overrated: he's a good general, but not as much as the history and fans decribe him (Re: careless, gambling...). He had good staff support too : Marc Anthony, Titus Labienus, Publius Crassus... tho Caesar is really smart guy and very well applied the proverb : divide to conquer through the gallic campaign.

Very clever + average general ability + luck + great staff support + outstanding legions = Caesar

In modern history: Montgomery is surely one of them (hellllo Market Garden..)

[athanaric]

Petraeus.

You fought under him, I understand? I haven't heard he is very much rated at all, but then I don't live in America.
U know, his name always makes me think he is one of those Romaioi...


Regarding Washington, one has to admit at least he was kinda bulletproof. Unlike some better generals who fell in battle, causing their side to lose.