Army Leaders of the 1800s
The conflicts of the 1800s saw the emergence of some of the greatest military innovators in history. Here we examine those leaders who led their forces to victory in the 19th century.
Napoleonic Wars: Marshal Michel Ney
Marshal Michel Ney was one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders and saw service throughout the Wars of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Enlisting in the army in 1787, Ney rose through the ranks and was commissioned five years later. Marshal Michel Ney fought at such key battles as Hohenlinden, Elchingen, Russia, Lutzen, and Waterloo.
Marshal Michel Ney was one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders and saw service throughout the Wars of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Enlisting in the army in 1787, Ney rose through the ranks and was commissioned five years later. Marshal Michel Ney fought at such key battles as Hohenlinden, Elchingen, Russia, Lutzen, and Waterloo.
War of 1812: General William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison joined the army in 1791, at age 18. Serving on the frontier, he later moved through several administrative positions and became governor of the Indiana Territory. During the War of 1812, William Henry Harrison led American forces to victory in western Canada. Following the war, he served in a variety of political posts until being elected president in 1840.
William Henry Harrison joined the army in 1791, at age 18. Serving on the frontier, he later moved through several administrative positions and became governor of the Indiana Territory. During the War of 1812, William Henry Harrison led American forces to victory in western Canada. Following the war, he served in a variety of political posts until being elected president in 1840.
Mexican-American War: General Winfield Scott
General Winfield Scott was a key leader in the US Army during the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and the early days of the Civil War. Winfield Scott led the American army which captured Mexico City in 1847. In the early days of the Civil War, Scott devised the "Anaconda Plan" for defeating the south.
General Winfield Scott was a key leader in the US Army during the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and the early days of the Civil War. Winfield Scott led the American army which captured Mexico City in 1847. In the early days of the Civil War, Scott devised the "Anaconda Plan" for defeating the south.
Franco-Prussian War: Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Elder
Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke was a key figure in the Prussian Army for much of the 19th century. Made Chief of the General Staff in 1857, he remained in the position for three decades. Helmuth von Moltke modernized the army and developed successful plans for defeating Denmark, Austria, and France.
Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke was a key figure in the Prussian Army for much of the 19th century. Made Chief of the General Staff in 1857, he remained in the position for three decades. Helmuth von Moltke modernized the army and developed successful plans for defeating Denmark, Austria, and France.
Indian Wars: Lt. Colonel George A. Custer
George A. Custer first achieved fame as a cavalry commander during the Civil War. A reckless soldier, Custer was known for his personal bravery and willingness to attack the enemy. Following the war, he took part in the wars against the Plains Indians. George Custer was killed in 1876, after his men were overrun at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
George A. Custer first achieved fame as a cavalry commander during the Civil War. A reckless soldier, Custer was known for his personal bravery and willingness to attack the enemy. Following the war, he took part in the wars against the Plains Indians. George Custer was killed in 1876, after his men were overrun at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Indian Wars: Geronimo
A famous Native American warrior, Geronimo battled both Mexican and American forces as a leader of the Chiricahua Apache. Operating in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, Geronimo eluded capture from 1858 to 1886. On September 4, 1886, Geronimo finally surrendered to US forces under Gen. Nelson Miles.
A famous Native American warrior, Geronimo battled both Mexican and American forces as a leader of the Chiricahua Apache. Operating in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, Geronimo eluded capture from 1858 to 1886. On September 4, 1886, Geronimo finally surrendered to US forces under Gen. Nelson Miles.
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
A brief biography of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. This site also includes links to information about his campaigns and battles.
A brief biography of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. This site also includes links to information about his campaigns and battles.
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
From VMI, this site contains a wealth of information regarding "Stonewall" Jackson, including biographical data, photographs, and an online archives.
From VMI, this site contains a wealth of information regarding "Stonewall" Jackson, including biographical data, photographs, and an online archives.