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  Terry S. Nelson

  4.0 out of 5 stars History's greatest general

  Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017

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  The author gives a compelling argument that Scipio Africanus is the greatest general of all time. First, he defeated Hannibal, widely recognized as one of the greatest. No other general defeated an opponent with Hannibals abilities. Scipios tactics, and strategy, under extremely difficult circumstances, and with minimal help from Rome, probably were unsurpassed. He had a new trick for every circumstance. He left Rome unchallenged in the Mediterranean world. This book is a good read, adding insights into the strengths and weaknesses of most of the great generals of all time. His arguments are at times over the top, and refutable, but over all he's probably correct. A more in depth comparison with Subatai would be a worthwhile study, at least as far as tactical skill is concerned. However, for the benefit of his country and the conquered, Scipio can't be beat.

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