10 greatest military leaders who changed the world, who are they?

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

King of Macedonia III. Alexandros, or Alexander the Great, is considered one of the greatest emperors in history as well as being one of the greatest military geniuses.

Alexander the Great, who ensured the destruction of the Persian Empire, expanded the borders of the empire from Macedonia to India after many wars in which he served as the commander-in-chief.

He laid the foundations of the central tax collection system.

He played a major role in the development of trade and money economy in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean.

Although the attempt to create a new Persian-Macedonian race was unsuccessful, it led to the emergence of a new noble class unique to the Greek culture, near the East.

Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military geniuses in the world, with his use of different forces and his speed in developing and implementing new tactics in accordance with the war styles of his enemies.

He has laid the groundwork for the amalgamation of economic, scientific, and cultural knowledge in one pot.

He created a new world based on a common civilization and language.

Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 BC)

Considered one of the most brilliant war commanders and statesmen in history, Julius Caesar made extensive administrative and social reforms during his empire.

Julius Caesar, who centralized the republican bureaucracy, was declared a 'Dictator for Life'.

Among his military achievements is his victory over Pontus King Pharnekes, which he told the Senate by saying "Veni Vidi Vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered).

In addition to his military and political achievements, his literary work has survived, including his various political writings and poems, such as Commentaries on the Gallic War.

After his assassination, internal turmoil in the empire increased and the administration became even more authoritarian. In the second year of his death, in addition to the many titles he received in his life, he was declared one of the Roman Gods and received the title of 'Divus' (God).

Constantine the Great (272-337)

The Roman Emperor and the first of the Eastern Roman Emperors, Constantine the Great, is the person who initiated the transition of the empire from a pagan belief system to a monotheistic religion.

He offered freedom to both Christians and pagans to practice religion within the empire. He is famous for respecting all faiths.

Also known for his ruthlessness, Konstantinos is considered one of the most successful war tacticians in the world.

After his death, the name of Konstantinos, who was considered the second founder of the city (Constantinople), was given to the capital.

Attila Khan (406-453)

The great Hun Emperor Attila, with his military genius and commanding skills, sided with the Roman Empire against the Visigoths.

He joined the Migration of Tribes with his uncle Rua.

Attila, who established a warlike state by bringing together nomadic tribes, has a great importance in the history of Europe and Central Asia.

After he became the emperor of the Huns, he played a major role in the division of the empire into two with the expeditions he organized against the Roman Empire.

Known for his ruthlessness, Attila was known in Europe with names such as 'The Scourge of God' and 'The Wrath of God'.

The emperor, who is also known as the person who established the first postal organization in the world, has been the subject of many legends, especially in Turkish, Mongolian, and German cultures.

Genghis Khan (1162-1227)

Bringing the Mongol tribes together, Genghis Khan established the largest empire in world history with contiguous borders.

Genghis Khan, who went down in the history of the world with his success as a politician and soldier, is also known as the most successful army leader in the world with the army he founded.

Genghis Khan, who played a major role in the formation of Mongolian identity, is seen as the father of Mongolia.

Genghis Khan, who had advanced to Vienna when he died, changed the demographic and geopolitical structure of the regions in Europe and Asia.

George Washington (1732-1799)

The founding father of the United States of America, George Washington, one of the commanders of the American Revolutionary War, is the first president of the United States.

George Washington, who changed the history of the United States to a great extent with his attitudes and practices in the war against the natives, as well as the decisions he took during the war of independence, ranks 16th among the 100 people who wrote the most works.

George Washington, the only president elected unanimously in the USA due to his supra-partisan stance, did not become a presidential candidate again after serving two terms.

During his presidency, not according to the palace traditions and ceremonies; lived in accordance with the republic.

George Washington is considered one of the founders of Freemasonry in the USA.

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Napoleon I or Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the Emperor of France between 1804 and 1814 and came back to the empire in 1815, is considered one of the most successful soldiers and statesmen in world history.

Napoleon Bonaparte, who greatly influenced Europe with his attitudes and practices in the wars he commanded, was victorious in most of the wars he entered.

The war tactics of Napoleon, who seized the dominance of the European continent until his final defeat in 1815, are taught in many military schools around the world.

As a statesman, he implemented great liberal reforms both in his country and on the continent.

By eliminating the remnants of feudalism, Napoleon granted freedom to Jews and other religious minorities, ensured equality of the middle class before the law, and centralized state power against religious authorities.

Napoleon also prepared the text of the law called Code Napoleon, which was adapted in various ways to a quarter of the legal systems in the world.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938)

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whose both military and political intelligence is accepted by the whole world, is the political and military leader of the Turkish War of Independence, which led society to independence.

He is the founder of the Republic of Turkey, the first president, and the Turkish Army Marshal.

In addition to his success in wars, Atatürk also signed political, cultural, economic, social, and social reforms that left a mark in world history.

More than 350 works have been written about Atatürk, the only leader in the world with the title of the head teacher. The 100th birthday of Atatürk, who is among the first 100 people about whom the most works have been written, has been accepted as the "Year of Atatürk" by UNESCO.

Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969)

Eisenhower, nicknamed 'Ike', is the 34th President of the United States.

Eisenhower, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, took office as the first Commander-in-Chief of NATO in 1951.

Eisenhower increased the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War; It supported the production of nuclear weapons, started the space race, and expanded the social security program.

Eisenhower also played an active role in the overthrow of Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 and the coup d'etat of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Mehmet the Conqueror (1432-1481)

The Ottoman Emperor was known as the 'Great Turk' (Grand Turco) in Europe. Mehmet ended the existence of the Eastern Roman Empire by conquering Istanbul at the age of 21.

The conquest of Istanbul is accepted by many historians as the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the New Age. For this reason, II. Mehmet also holds the titles of Age-Opening Sovereign and Roman Emperor.

During his reign, he conquered two empires, fourteen states, and two hundred cities.

In addition to his military and political achievements, Fatih Sultan Mehmet wrote many poems under the pen name Avni; He gave great importance to science, culture, literature, and philosophy and supported scientists and artists throughout his life.

The Fatih Law, which includes regulations in the fields of management, finance, and law and continued to be implemented after it, remained valid until the Indemnity Period.