Who was the best general of the US army?

Question

Pershing had the highest rank. Washington only got it because Ford gave it to him ceremoniously. D-Mac declined General of the Army. You can pick any other generals though.

Answer 1

# 1 Patton
#2 Washington
#3 Grant

Answer 2

Gen George Marshal - Ran the entire US military during WW II and then came up with the Plan to rebuild Europe after-ward.

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower - Supreme allied commanded in Europe. Had to juggle political and military objectives, and had to get the most out of all his Generals...this included issues between Montgomery and Patton etc. He was an effective decision maker and knew that sometimes it is better to make a bad decision now than to make no decision at all. This served him exceptionally well when he was President.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur - Defeated Japanese in Pacific theatre, and then set up Constitution of modern Japan and helped bring them back from economic ruin to make them the economic powerhouse they are now. If he hadn't disobeyed Truman he might have been able to run for President.

Gen. Omar Bradley - one of the most effective Generals in WWII. He managed to keep Patton under control during the last push in Europe. Studied Heinz Guderian "Blitzkrieg" and used it against Germany later in the War.

Gen. Robert E. Lee. - trained many of the officers that fought on both sides of the US Civil war, including Grant.

To name just a few :)

Some might say Patton - great warrior but also a bit crazy.

Deeta - Washington only won one battle, and that was before the Revolutionary War. It was during the Seven Years War when he fought with the British :)

Answer 3

So often what is most familiar seems to be the best choice. When I think of the current management of the Iraqi War, I am seeing in my lifetime, in real time the actions of Generals. I am to young to have noticed the greatness of the Generals that oversaw the Korean and Vietnam wars. But the most memorable in my lifetime has been the first and second Gulf War. I was mature enough to compare the Army military leadership. In these two decisive actions, the General that stands out to me is Colin Powell. The outcome of the 1rst Gulf War, I believe was the correct one. Powell was calculating and a fierce competitor that did the job in the field with the right amount of troops, clear mission and got us out of there. At the same time, he warned against going into Baghdad. Because of Powell's counsel, "41" was criticized for not getting Hussein when we had him. We did not march into Baghdad. Powell's conscience and wisdom proved courageous in the early 90s and almost psychic when you look at our military situation now. Your question was best Army General. It would be for these reasons, I would say, Colin Powell.

Answer 4

For his time, I'd have to go with Patton. But he'd likely have been discharged in the modern army, a bit too crass for today's sensibilities.

I was also impressed with Schwartzkopf during Desert Storm.

Answer 5

Wesley Clark

Answer 6

Patton

Answer 7

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Answer 8

Grant--he overcame the odds at Vicksburg to win....he overcame odds at Richmond/Petersburg and directed Sherman to divide and conquer further south in Georgia. Additionally, he never lost a battle.

Answer 9

it's a toss-up between MacArthur and Sherman, but Sherman really ****** some **** up! hon. mentions go to Meade, Sheridan, Knox, and Wayne