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¡Ay Carmela!
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Tiro
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Davout?
¡Ay Carmela!
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Yes, that's Marshal Davout, one of Napoleon's most capable generals, who suffered from a terrible eyesight. It's said that, when Davout crushed the Prussians in Auerstadt against all odds, Napoleon advised him to wear his glasses, because he couldn't believe his Marshal's report. Can't give you rep, though, so could anyone rep the winner for me?
Tiro
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Yes, this anecdote is true, but I prefer another with a brave general in the lead role
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大信皇帝
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I wouldn't say so much that Davout crushed the Prussians but rather resisted them fiercely.
"Famous general without peer in any age, most superior in valor and inspired by the Way of Heaven; since the provinces are now subject to your will it is certain that you will increasingly mount in victory." - Ōgimachi-tennō
Tiro
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I would rather say that the 3rd corps thanks to his steadfast and determined stance forced the Prussian army to retreat. And from 3 o'clock in the afternoon he was on the offensive in the direction of Eckartsberg.
Tiro
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After Waterloo he lived some time in America as an exile.
Primicerius
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Mattias repped.
Tiro
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His name is inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, but he is more known for his insubordination and looting.
The Red Menace
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Well, that's Vandamme.
Tiro
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Yes, General Dominique-Joseph René Vandamme, Count of Unseburg. Your turn!
The Red Menace
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大信皇帝
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The Heavenly King of course. Son of God and brother of Jesus he was.
"Famous general without peer in any age, most superior in valor and inspired by the Way of Heaven; since the provinces are now subject to your will it is certain that you will increasingly mount in victory." - Ōgimachi-tennō
The Red Menace
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Yes, Hong Xiouquan.
大信皇帝
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"Famous general without peer in any age, most superior in valor and inspired by the Way of Heaven; since the provinces are now subject to your will it is certain that you will increasingly mount in victory." - Ōgimachi-tennō
The Red Menace
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Zhang Juzheng.
大信皇帝
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It goes full circle, yep Wanli Emperor's minister.
"Famous general without peer in any age, most superior in valor and inspired by the Way of Heaven; since the provinces are now subject to your will it is certain that you will increasingly mount in victory." - Ōgimachi-tennō
The Red Menace
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Primicerius
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He reminds me of Chiang Kai Shek, although I've never seen him dressed like that and can't find any indication that he ever did.
大信皇帝
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That's gotta be one of them late Qing/early Republic period statesmen.
"Famous general without peer in any age, most superior in valor and inspired by the Way of Heaven; since the provinces are now subject to your will it is certain that you will increasingly mount in victory." - Ōgimachi-tennō
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