Who is the greatest warrior of all time?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:29:16 -0400

It could be a commander, strategist, or a "grunt." Regardless, he or she should be a BAMF!

Please say why, and post a picture.

I nominate Jack Churchill, who carried a sword and bow into WWII!

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Jun 26 at 2014 7:06 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:06:25 -0400

Audie Murphy - he is the first name that came to mind and then a lot of others, but how can anyone not think of the most decorated Soldier of WWII.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 26 at 2014 7:38 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:38:30 -0400

Major General Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller.

Followed closely by my father who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was awarded multiple medals to include the Bronze Star, numerous Good Conduct Medals, Meritorious Service Medals, Korean War Medal just to name a few.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 26 at 2014 7:49 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:49:58 -0400

Chuck Norris....duh.... ;o)

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 8:31 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:31:30 -0400

While he's not what we American's consider a soldier.....I nominate Miyamoto Musashi.

Any warrior-priest that lived off the land for years at a time, challenging and besting numerous entire schools of various types of warfare all along the country side has to be considered one bad mama jamba. In one particular battle he defeated an acknowleged master samurai with only a wooden / bamboo (depends on who is writing) sword - all while the master samurai had armor and a majestic set of swords - I have to give him the vote for greatest warrior.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jun 26 at 2014 11:36 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:36:46 -0400

I'm gonna say Roland for today.
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I'll say someone else tomorrow.

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Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 26 at 2014 11:42 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:42:41 -0400

This guy was one helluva tanker so I have to nominate him!!

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 26 at 2014 11:56 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:56:39 -0400

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, 'El Cid', the only warrior that was so fierce he won a battle for beyond the grave.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 27 at 2014 12:02 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:02:45 -0400

Sir,

No disrespect, but carrying a claymore and longbow into battle during WWII is truly bringing a knife to a gun fight.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 12:26 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:26:22 -0400

MAJ Robert Rogers. He is the father of the Rangers. He started guerrilla warfare in America.

Robert Rogers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 8:36 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:36:25 -0400

Doh...I just pulled what I hate the most. Must have read over it.

Chesty Puller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and one of the most decorated members of the Marine Corps. Puller is the only Marine and one of two US servicemen to ever be awarded five Navy Crosses. He fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua, and participated in battles of World War II and the Korean War. Puller retired from the Marine Corps with 37 years service in 1955...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 27 at 2014 12:44 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:44:04 -0400

Well, after me, there's uhm, well .... :-)

But seriously, CSM Basil Plumley and Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jun 27 at 2014 12:47 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:47:59 -0400

Again, this is one of those questions that is hard to answer. Much like "who was the best president". All the people named so far are true warriors and could easily carry the title of "Greatest Warrior of all Time". Men like General Patton, General Schwarzlopf, SFC Petry, General Eisenhower, the list is very long; could also carry this title based on their actions.

The biggest hurdle I see in coming up with an answer is how do you weigh in the different eras and how much combat has changed. Are the men of Pickett's brigade worthy of carrying the title after seeing the Union Army positioned behind walls and tree but still carried forwarded and attempted the charge in the fields of Harrisburg? What about the troops holding the line in WWI or the tunnel rats of Vietnam? Again, how do you do weigh the differences in the wars to determine?

Either way, this should be a fun discussion to follow and I look forward to see who else comes up.

Response by SSgt Tim Ricci made Jun 27 at 2014 2:05 PM

SSgt Tim Ricci — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:05:31 -0400

MGySgt Lou Diamond!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 2:06 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:06:05 -0400

I pick, "Seal Team SIX." Why? Because..
1) I LOVE Navy Seals
2) They took out Osama

Among the Elite, Fearless SEAL Team Six Operator, Adam Brown. Love the story of this man and am inspired by his faith and courage and the legacy that his wife and children continue in his stead.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 2:09 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:09:50 -0400

CPT Steve Rogers. He has saved the world multiple times, can't really argue that. ;)

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 2:28 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:28:30 -0400

Sergeant Major Dan Daly was a certainly tough

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 27 at 2014 10:52 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:52:10 -0400

BALLS! that is all I have to say.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2014 9:06 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:06:46 -0400

Colonel David Hackworth received a total of 91 medals, including two Distinguished Service Crosses, 10 Silver Stars, 8 Bronze Stars and 8 Purple Hearts.

Response by CSM Chris McKeown made Jun 28 at 2014 4:02 PM

CSM Chris McKeown — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:02:26 -0400

George S. Patton
Great strategist and soldier with a flare.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2014 4:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:45:53 -0400

I have thought about this and considered many, However the answer in my book is any man or woman willing to give up all to wear a uniform and fight for liberty and justice for the undeserving and Constitution haters and are believers in a Supreme Being. Do this everyday for little pay , no respect, no thank you, no assistance in times of need and continue to do it as a career or as a dedicated Patriot. Well they are the Greatest Warriors. Medals and acts of heroism are done by these every day sometimes two or tree times a day. They are embarrassed at being brought to the forefront for recognition and always say " Hey these Brothers and Sisters were right beside me, Some of them wrote the check in full I just wrote in to whom it may concern! My Duty To y Flag, Country, Constitution and Family. Nothing else nothing more nothing expected!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2014 5:07 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:07:27 -0400

Carlos "White Feather" Hathcock. Credited with 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. But also pulled seven Marines out of an Amtrak after it rolled over a landmine, despite second- and third-degree burns (having been in the Amtrak when it exploded). Said he was only doing what any other Marine would have done.

Had multiple sclerosis the entire time.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Jun 28 at 2014 5:26 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:26:01 -0400

Genghis Khan,

we still talk about his wrath! This great Mongol leader's domination as a warrior, warlord, leader, and progenitor are unparalleled in history. To found the Mongol empire, Khan led his armies from Japan to Iran, leaving behind an estimated death toll in the tens of millions. Such was his virility, though, that research published in the American Journal of Human Genetics in 2003 suggested that as much as 0.5% of the current male population is descended from him.

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Jul 1 at 2014 10:19 AM

1SG Mike Case — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:19:46 -0400

Robert L. Howard. Nominated for the MoH three times in a 13 month period.