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Military experts: who is your worst general?
Posted on 12/16/25 at 10:59 am
Posted on 12/16/25 at 10:59 am
After watching a Vietnam documentary and reading a bit, it seems like Westmoreland dropped the ball at every turn. He wanted more troops, then sent them into these villages with a shitty plan at best. Is he on the list?
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:04 am to Centinel
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Milley. And it's not close.
Came in to post this. At least of recent generals that piece of shite takes the cake.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:05 am to TexasTiger08
General Tso
Obviously.
Obviously.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:06 am to TexasTiger08
I give Westmorland a bit of a pass due to the fact he was very limited on options due to the level of micromanagement from Washington.
As for worst American general, the first that comes to mind is Lt. Gen. Loyd Fredendall. He was the first commander of US II Corps in the North African campaign. He is best know for the debacle of the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
As for worst American general, the first that comes to mind is Lt. Gen. Loyd Fredendall. He was the first commander of US II Corps in the North African campaign. He is best know for the debacle of the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:07 am to Centinel
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Milley. And it's not close.
Traitorous motherfricker should have been put in prison

Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:12 am to Rankest
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who is your worst general?
Probably a woman.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:17 am to Darth_Vader
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As for worst American general, the first that comes to mind is Lt. Gen. Loyd Fredendall.
I'll second that.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:17 am to TexasTiger08
John Bell Hood.
Destroyed his army and killed multiple high ranking officers at Franklin and Nashville.
Not saying that Johnson would have held Atlanta, but the 22 July battle either doesn't happen or looks very different.
Destroyed his army and killed multiple high ranking officers at Franklin and Nashville.
Not saying that Johnson would have held Atlanta, but the 22 July battle either doesn't happen or looks very different.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:21 am to Centinel
quote:so dumb but not surprising from this board.
Milley. And it's not close.
He's nowhere near any list of worst generals.
McClellan
Westmoreland
Hell Arnold is arguably easily the worst
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:22 am to Pilot Tiger
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He's nowhere near any list of worst generals.
so dumb but not surprising from this board.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:24 am to Rankest
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Benedict Arnold
Arnold may have actually been Washington’s best general. He let his ego ruin him.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:25 am to TexasTiger08
From the Civil War, McClellan and Pillow.
The north could’ve won sooner if McClellan was motivated in any way. He was good at logistics, but couldn’t make a decision on the battlefield.
Pillow was only in his position bc he was buddy’s with James Polk. The coward abandoned his men at Fort Donelson leading the north to easily capture a crucial fort on the Mississippi. Grant has a funny quote about him,
The north could’ve won sooner if McClellan was motivated in any way. He was good at logistics, but couldn’t make a decision on the battlefield.
Pillow was only in his position bc he was buddy’s with James Polk. The coward abandoned his men at Fort Donelson leading the north to easily capture a crucial fort on the Mississippi. Grant has a funny quote about him,
quote:
“If I had got him [Pillow], I’d have let him go again. He will do us more good commanding you fellows.”
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:27 am to DesScorp
General Lloyd Fededall. Rommel ate his lunch.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:27 am to TexasTiger08
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After watching a Vietnam documentary and reading a bit, it seems like Westmoreland dropped the ball at every turn. He wanted more troops, then sent them into these villages with a shitty plan at best. Is he on the list?
We did not want to win the Vietnam war. It was all about money.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:28 am to TexasTiger08
Far from an expert but reading some Civil War stuff so ill submit George McClelland
Refused to ever attack unless he had overwhelming 3-1 odds and constantly over estimated the enemies numbers.
Refused to ever attack unless he had overwhelming 3-1 odds and constantly over estimated the enemies numbers.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 11:28 am to TexasTiger08
General George Armstrong Custer

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