Who is the greatest General in American History?

Question

Who do you believe is the greatest General in American History?

A. George Washington

B. "Ike"

C. George Patton

D. Ulysses S. Grant

E. Winfield Scott

F. John Pershing

G. Someone else who I have probably forgotten

Answer 1

Robert E. Lee should be on your list. Although he fought for the South - he is still part of American history....and a d**n good General.

Answer 2

A. George Washington- he was first!

Answer 3

Stonewall jackson even he fought for the south in the civil war he was a great general. He got shot by his own people and killed. It was an acceident though

Answer 4

G. Robert E Lee, the guy who almost won for the south

Answer 5

They were all good, but I can't compare across different eras.

You also forgot General Sherman from the Civil War era.

Answer 6

Douglas MacArthur, First in his class at West Point Supreme  Commander of all forces in the Pacific during the second world war.

- While the U.S. sent most of it's support to Europe he made do and orchestrated the recapture of the entire Pacific.

- Liberated the Philippines and established a new democratic government.

- Served as the Military Governor of Japan post War World II

-- Overseen the development of the Japanese Constitution and new government.

-- Still revered as a great hero in Japan, Philippines, and Korea

- Devised the plan to attack the Chinese and North Koreans through Inchon ; a stroke of genies saving the life's of thousands of American service men

Answer 7

G. you forgot.....Douglas MacArthur

2nd is George Patton

What about admirals?? I vote for 'Bull' Halsey.

Answer 8

G. Robert E. Lee

H. MacArthur

How could you forget these two?  Scott above Lee?  Pershing above MacArthur?  

I can't decide myself.  I just wanted to point this out.

Answer 9

General Motors

Answer 10

Motors, by far the most popular... General Motors.

Seriously, Washington, without him, we wouldn't be.

EDIT: Jackson Killed by who? Jackson died of complications from pneumonia on May 10, 1863.

Answer 11

Personally, I like General Knox and Abrams. But I can't argue with Patton. Patton saw the need for Armor, and Lt Knox started a camp for training people on Tanks...

Answer 12

I'll take C everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.

Answer 13

they are great in their respective role in modern and american history as they shape the life of the world even after their death, not to mention in their contemporary history.but if u want me to choose i would go for washington. this is because without him, the world we have today might be very much different. imagine a world without an independent and strong amercia.

Answer 14

C. General George Paton!

Answer 15

The list you have compiles is impressive and as you have said there are more. Gen Colin Powell, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Gen. Creighton W Abrams Jr, Gen. Omar Bradley, Gen. William Westmoreland and Gen David Howell Petraeus. And the list goes on, each having made American strong.

Answer 16

There were so many great American generals. My favorite general is Chesty Puller. He was a great leader! There were so many great leaders. I wish they could all meet each other! Chesty Puller was the best general this planet has ever had on it, though.  

Answer 17

everyones gonna say A but he only won a few of his battles. id say D

Answer 18

Washington.