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There have been many great men in various fields of human endeavor throughout history, from science to art, from philosophy to politics, from business to technology, but none of these great men have shed more blood than the greatest warriors in history. So take a deep breath and get ready to discover the 25 deadliest, most brutal and bloodthirsty warriors who ever lived.
25. Alaric I Visigoth
Alaric was a Visigoth king who was distinguished by the fact that he destroyed Rome. This made him an honorary Roman citizen and magister militum, "master of soldiers", a valued member of the Roman Empire. After taking Rome, Alaric led his troops south into Campania, taking Nola and Capua along the way. Alaric headed for the Roman province of Africa, where he intended to supply his army with provisions from the granary of Rome, but a storm destroyed his ships, temporarily blocking his passage. Only Mother Nature could defeat Alaric the Barbarian.
24. Roland
Roland was a great French warrior and medieval folk hero who was immortalized in the poem Chanson de Roland, which was written in the eleventh or twelfth century. Historically, Count Roland was Charlemagne's commander on the Breton border and his finest warrior. According to legend, he was killed at a pass in the Pyrenees when the Basques cut off the rearguard of the Frankish army as they returned from their invasion of Spain in 778
23. Horace Cockle
Horace Cockles was a legendary Roman hero who defended the bridge over the Tiber when the city was attacked by the Etruscans. Just keep in mind that Horace lost an eye in battle due to an arrow that hit him in the eye, which he removed (with his eye still on it), and continued to fight like a beast, hence the name "Cockle", which means "one eyed". I don't think this man's heroism can be questioned, right?
22. Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Even though Prince Rupert looked like a soft boy and came from an insanely rich family, the man was truly ambitious. By the age of fourteen, the German prince had already joined the army and began his very varied, colorful career, although he
best known for commanding the royal cavalry during the English Civil War.
Although Prince Rupert was an inventor, an artist, and an entrepreneur, it was his fighting skills and ruthless warrior spirit that made him special. For the record, he was such a skilled warrior that his enemies at one point began to believe that he had supernatural powers and could not be killed.
21. Vercingetorix
In France, the first national hero, Vercingetorix managed to unite several independent Celtic tribes to defeat the warlike Romans. He fought valiantly and fiercely to save Gaul from the Roman army. His forces were eventually defeated at Alesia and Vercingetorix was forced to surrender after fighting a powerful Roman army with everything he had.
20. William Wallace
William Wallace became famous around the world thanks to the film "Braveheart" by Mel Gibson, but those who know European history already knew what a great warrior this legendary Scot was. Wallace is considered one of Scotland's most significant national heroes for his fight to the death to free Scotland from English rule.
19. Vasily II
Vasily the Bulgarian Slayer was one of the most cruel, ruthless emperors in history. He was a Byzantine emperor of Greek descent from the Macedonian dynasty and ruled the vast Byzantine Empire for almost fifty years from January 976 to 1025. After his death the empire stretched from southern Italy to the Caucasus and from the Danube to the borders of Palestine, this was the time of its greatest dawn, when the boundaries of the empire were the most extensive for the last four centuries, its conquest included many bloody battles, in which Basil II always fought more brutally than any other warrior in the army.
18. Attila
Attila, the Hun was born on the territory of modern Hungary and became one of the most cruel and merciless rulers. He was known for his piercing gaze and according to historian Edward Gibbon, he often rolled his eyes as if in delight at the terror he inspired. He also intimidated his opponents by the fact that his sword belonged to Ares, the Greek god of war, and judging by his brutal attacks and battles against the Roman Empire, his intimidation tactics worked.
17. Yue Fei
During his 25-year military career, Yue Fei fought in 126 battles, mostly in central China, and never lost a single battle. In addition, he rose in rank from private to Commander of the Imperial Forces, he invented many styles of martial arts and wrote a lot of epic poetry about how he defeated his enemies. He is now considered a national hero in China and a symbol of unity, patriotism and loyalty.
16. Eirik I Bloodaxe
Eric the Bloody was a Norwegian prince and the last independent king of York. He became king of the Northumbrians twice, in 947 and 952. He is considered one of the most legendary names in Viking history due to his incredible skill and bravery on the battlefield and warrior spirit.
15. Arminius
Arminius was a German military leader in the early first century AD. He is remembered as a great warrior who fought back against the Romans at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, where he literally destroyed three Roman legions and their support. Although Arminius was defeated and killed, his victory in that battle was so impressive and bloody that it had a lasting effect on both the ancient Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire. The Roman legions would never again attempt to conquer and hold Germany beyond the Rhine River forever.
14. Miltiades
According to the historian Herodotus, the sacrifice of King Leonidas and three hundred brave Spartans would have meant nothing if not for Miltiades. The masterful Athenian strategist and ruler led the Athenians and their allies to victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon, where he literally destroyed the Persian fleet and forced the most powerful empire in the world to retreat in disgrace, having failed to subjugate Greece.
13. Vlad Tepes
Very few could boast how scary Vlad the Impaler was, or how he is better known as Dracula. The man who became a legend and was called the Lord of Darkness was a real man and a great warrior. He was born in 1431 in Transylvania, the central region of modern Romania, and ruled for many years.
Vlad's victories over the invading Ottoman Empire were viewed and celebrated not only in Romania but also in the rest of Europe, and it was noted that even Pope Pius II was impressed by his skill and fighting spirit.
12. Sun Tzu
Sophisticated and experienced in the conduct of war during times of unprecedented political and military upheaval, Sun Tzu was a military specialist active during the turbulent decline of the Zhou dynasty. However, he became a legend by writing a book on Chinese military strategy and martial arts, The Art of War, which continues to have a huge influence on both Asian and Western culture.
11. Scipio Africanus
Scipio Africanus was one of the most talented and successful generals in history and he is the one who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama during the Second Punic Wars. Despite the fact that Scipio was one hundred percent Roman, after his victory in Africa, he was called African.
10. Spartak
Undoubtedly the most famous and skilled gladiator who ever lived, Spartacus, along with Crixus, Oenomaus, Castus and Gannicus, was one of the slave leaders during the Spartacus Rebellion, a major slave revolt against the Roman Republic. No one else frightened the powerful republic as much as he did.
9. Xiahou Dun
Xiahou Dun offered his services as a military general to the warlord Cao Cao during the decline of the Eastern Han Dynasty and became a legend when, during a battle, he was hit by a stray arrow and lost his left eye. In front of his amazed soldiers and enemies, he pulled out an arrow and swallowed his own eyeball. After this incident, the enemy armies in China trembled in fear of the "Blind Xiahou, the One-Eyed Warrior."
8. Hannibal Barca
Hannibal was born in 247 BC. e. in Carthage, immediately after his country had lost a long and very important war with Rome. But Hannibal was destined to return multiple territories to his power after he grew up. It is believed that Hannibal was one of the greatest strategists who developed tactics to bypass and encircle the enemy using infantry and cavalry. His wars with the Roman Empire were among the most intense in all of antiquity.
7. Pyrrhus of Epirus
Pyrrhus Epirus was the king of the Greek Molossians, and the one who gave battle to the Romans. He was the first and only threat to Rome during its heyday at the beginning of the empire. In fact, he was the only man who continued to beat up the Roman legions. Some historians believe that history would have been different if Pyrrhus had not been killed in Argos. Hannibal Barca considered him the best general and greatest warrior king. Some of his battles, although victories, were so bloody and resulted in the terrible death of his own men that they gave rise to the term "Pyrrhic victory", an expression that is still used today, especially in sports and politics.
6. Richard the Lionheart
Richard was the King of England, later known as the "Lionheart", and is famous for his exploits in the Third Crusade, although he spent only six months in England during his ten-year reign. He is described as an extremely skilled warrior who showed no mercy to his enemies, and his most famous attribute was his bravery and courage. They wouldn't call him "Lionheart" just like that.
5. Miyamoto Musashi
Musashi was a skilled Japanese swordsman and an invincible ronin (samurai without a lord or master). He became a legend mainly because of his remarkable fencing in numerous duels from the age of thirteen. He was the founder of the haiha Niten Ichi-ryu or Niten-ryu style of fencing. At the end of his life, after he had perfected his Two Swords fighting style, he climbed the mountain and wrote the definitive treatise, The Zen of Decapitation, which he called The Book of Five Rings. He is considered by many historians and experts to be the greatest swordsman who ever lived.
4. Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is perhaps the most famous and successful Roman statesman and general in history and was the one who led Rome's army in numerous victorious battles that expanded its territory. After this, he wrote about his military adventures, from which we learn about his genius and courage on the battlefield.
3. Leonid
Leonidas was one of two kings of Sparta during the Greco-Persian Wars and the leader of one of the most ferocious military units in history: the three hundred Spartan hoplites. He remained throughout the centuries for his unrivaled courage and fearlessness, and at the end of the Battle of Thermopylae he is rumored to have stood alone, fighting hundreds of thousands of Persian soldiers before being killed.
2. Chengis Khan
He pioneered the conquest of a quarter of the world's population and is considered one of the greatest conquerors of all time. His people believed that he was the greatest man of all time and that he was sent by the gods, which is why he is also known as the "Holy Warrior".
1. Alexander the Great
Although he died at the age of thirty-three, the famous Greek king managed to conquer most of the then world, which is why most historians consider him the greatest general who ever lived. He also fought on the front lines of every battle (unlike many other kings who simply watched their troops fight). He remained undefeated and took over all the major kingdoms of his time, such as Persia, India and Egypt, among others, he was the first king to spread Greek and therefore Western civilization to other parts of the world.
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In this article we will look at the 10 best warriors in the history of mankind. This is a very interesting topic, as you can find out what type of weapons were owned at that time and what skills the warriors of that era had. In addition, a warrior is not only a man with a weapon who protects his state or land, but he also has moral values, and some of them are an example to follow.
10. Aztecs
The Aztecs are considered excellent warriors and we all know that they were ruthless in battle. As a rule, they wore clothes decorated with eagle feathers or jaguar skin. They mastered weapons: clubs and bows. Kuachiki - rearguard (forces guarding the rear) of the Aztec army. Only those Aztecs who managed to capture 7 enemies became Kuachiks. Ultimately the Aztecs were defeated by the Spanish, who had more modern weapons at the time. But the Aztecs were a great empire and excellent warriors.
9. Mongols
The Mongols were considered barbarians and savages. They dominated Europe and Asia, and were also skilled warriors and master horse riders. The greatest commander in Mongol history is Genghis Khan. They were well disciplined and excellent archers, even if they were riding a horse. They used a composite bow that allowed them to penetrate enemy armor. They were also masters of intimidation and were excellent at exerting psychological pressure on the enemy during combat operations. The Mongols built one of the largest empires.
8. Mamluks
In the Middle Ages, Mamluks were slave soldiers who converted to Islam and served the Muslim caliphs and sultans of the Ayyubid dynasty. Over time, they became a powerful military caste that defeated the crusaders. When the Mamluks converted to Islam, many of them received military training in the cavalry forces. The Mamluks had a complex of military and physical training called furusiya. This complex contained values such as courage and generosity, as well as military skills: cavalry tactics, horsemanship, archery, wound care, etc.
7. Romans
The Roman army was the largest and most powerful army that ever existed. As a rule, heavy infantry were clad in armor and equipped with a shield. They were masters of the sword and spear and skillfully used their shield in battle. Roman warriors were the richest warriors who could afford to create the best weapons and armor. They were well trained, armed, and their military tactics helped them conquer new lands and defend their republic for many years.
6. Apache
The Apaches were a kind of “American ninja”. They could sneak up from behind and cut the enemy's throat without him even noticing. They used primitive weapons made from wood and bones. They also skillfully handled daggers and tomahawks. The Apaches terrorized the southwestern United States, and even the military could not cope with them. They usually scalped their victims.
5. Samurai
Samurai were the knights of Japan, and were also excellent wielders of the katana. These were well-armed soldiers, dressed in armor, who were ready to give their lives for their master. They owned the sharpest sword in the world, which could cut a person in half. They had another weapon - yumi (bow). Samurai were some of the best shooters of the time. They looked like professional soldiers. Trained under brutal conditions, they fought knowing their honor was on the line. But soon, due to their violent habits, the peasants rose up against them, and as a result of this, the ninjas appeared.
4. Ninja
Ninjas were masters of disguise and sabotage. They were originally peasants who tried to suppress the samurai's looting, but they eventually became legendary killers, as many people believe. They wielded a katana, a blowpipe, shuriken and a kushirigama. They are known for their ability to sneak up on their prey like a shadow. They were greatly feared because of their ability to kill silently and disappear. Ninjas are great martial artists who have undergone rigorous training.
3. Vikings
The Vikings were a threat to all of Europe. The most terrible warriors of that time. They terrorized Europe: they raided various territories and engaged in robbery. The Vikings were fierce in battle and used the weapons they liked. They used axes, swords, spears. The Vikings were excellent shipbuilders and created the most advanced ships of their era. The Viking fleet consisted of warships called longships. But on the other hand, they were excellent traders, so they brought a lot of benefit to Europe.
2. Spartans
The mother, who accompanied the Spartan to war, told him: “With a shield or on a shield!” This makes you think about the combat training and fortitude of a Spartan warrior. People know that the Spartans were the best warriors of the ancient world, but what was their life and training like? From birth the child was carefully examined. If he was weak or had some kind of defect, then he was thrown into the abyss. If the child was healthy, then from childhood he was subjected to cruel trials. The boy was taught by his father until he was seven years old. Then he was taken from his parents and sent to a military camp. There he was trained according to the Agoge system. The boy was taught to kill and wield different weapons. In order for the future warrior to learn to hide his pain, he was beaten with sticks and whips. Their life was an art - the art of combat, the art of war!
1. Knight
Knights were great warriors. Dressed in armor, they rode on horseback. The knight of feudal Europe was a protector for his king. They were rich people and had excellent military training, armor, weapons, horses. Thanks to their armor, they were the strongest and most resilient warriors in history. They were trained in the art of war throughout their lives. The knights were brave, honest, loyal, generous, prudent, courteous, free people. Also, a knight is a perfect example of both a warrior and a gentleman.
10. Aztecs
In this article we will look at the 10 best warriors in the history of mankind. This is a very interesting topic, as you can find out what type of weapons were owned at that time and what skills the warriors of that era had. In addition, a warrior is not only a man with a weapon who protects his state or land, but he also has moral values, and some of them are an example to follow.
The Aztecs are considered excellent warriors and we all know that they were ruthless in battle. As a rule, they wore clothes decorated with eagle feathers or jaguar skin. They mastered weapons: clubs and bows. Kuachiki - rearguard (forces guarding the rear) of the Aztec army. Only those Aztecs who managed to capture 7 enemies became Kuachiks. Ultimately the Aztecs were defeated by the Spanish, who had more modern weapons at the time. But the Aztecs were a great empire and excellent warriors.
9. Mongols
The Mongols were considered barbarians and savages. They dominated Europe and Asia, and were also skilled warriors and master horse riders. The greatest commander in Mongol history is Genghis Khan. They were well disciplined and excellent archers, even if they were riding a horse. They used a composite bow that allowed them to penetrate enemy armor. They were also masters of intimidation and were excellent at exerting psychological pressure on the enemy during combat operations. The Mongols built one of the largest empires.
8. Mamluks
In the Middle Ages, Mamluks were slave soldiers who converted to Islam and served the Muslim caliphs and sultans of the Ayyubid dynasty. Over time, they became a powerful military caste that defeated the crusaders. When the Mamluks converted to Islam, many of them underwent military training in the cavalry forces. The Mamluks had a complex of military and physical training called furusiya. This complex contained values such as courage and generosity, as well as military skills: cavalry tactics, horsemanship, archery, wound care, etc.
7. Romans
The Roman army was the largest and most powerful army that ever existed. As a rule, heavy infantry were clad in armor and equipped with a shield. They were masters of the sword and spear and skillfully used their shield in battle. Roman warriors were the richest warriors who could afford to create the best weapons and armor. They were well trained, armed, and their military tactics helped them conquer new lands and defend their republic for many years.
6. Apache
The Apaches were a kind of “American ninja”. They could sneak up from behind and cut the enemy's throat without him even noticing. They used primitive weapons made from wood and bones. They also skillfully handled daggers and tomahawks. The Apaches terrorized the southwestern United States, and even the military could not cope with them. They usually scalped their victims.
5. Samurai
Samurai were the knights of Japan, and were also excellent wielders of the katana. These were well-armed soldiers, dressed in armor, who were ready to give their lives for their master. They owned the sharpest sword in the world, which could cut a person in half. They had another weapon - yumi (bow). Samurai were some of the best shooters of the time. They looked like professional soldiers. Trained under brutal conditions, they fought knowing their honor was on the line. But soon, due to their violent habits, the peasants rose up against them, and as a result of this, the ninjas appeared.
4. Ninja
Ninjas were masters of disguise and sabotage. They were originally peasants who tried to suppress the samurai's looting, but they eventually became legendary killers, as many people believe. They wielded a katana, a blowpipe, shuriken and a kushirigama. They are known for their ability to sneak up on their prey like a shadow. They were greatly feared because of their ability to kill silently and disappear. Ninjas are great martial artists who have undergone rigorous training.
3. Vikings
The Vikings were a threat to all of Europe. The most terrible warriors of that time. They terrorized Europe: they raided various territories and engaged in robbery. The Vikings were fierce in battle and used the weapons they liked. They used axes, swords, spears. The Vikings were excellent shipbuilders and created the most advanced ships of their era. The Viking fleet consisted of warships called longships. But on the other hand, they were excellent traders, so they brought a lot of benefit to Europe.
2. Spartans
The mother, who accompanied the Spartan to war, told him: “With a shield or on a shield!” This makes you think about the combat training and fortitude of a Spartan warrior. People know that the Spartans were the best warriors of the ancient world, but what was their life and training like? From birth the child was carefully examined. If he was weak or had some kind of defect, then he was thrown into the abyss. If the child was healthy, then from childhood he was subjected to cruel trials. The boy was taught by his father until he was seven years old. Then he was taken from his parents and sent to a military camp. There he was trained according to the Agoge system. The boy was taught to kill and wield different weapons. In order for the future warrior to learn to hide his pain, he was beaten with sticks and whips. Their life was an art - the art of combat, the art of war!
1. Knight
Knights were great warriors. Dressed in armor, they rode on horseback. The knight of feudal Europe was a protector for his king. They were rich people and had excellent military training, armor, weapons, horses. Thanks to their armor, they were the strongest and most resilient warriors in history. They trained in the art of war throughout their lives. The knights were brave, honest, loyal, generous, prudent, courteous, free people. Also, a knight is a great example of both a warrior and a gentleman.
Wars are something that has always happened, no matter how many people live on the planet. Military uniforms at different times and in different countries are not similar to each other. It is interesting to find out which warrior is the most beautiful.
The most famous intelligence officer
After the film "Lawrence of Arabia" was released, the most famous intelligence officer became a man named Thomas Edward Lawrence. His role in the First World War is enormous.While studying at the University, Thomas traveled a lot. These were mainly travels around Syria, where he managed to thoroughly study the way of life of this eastern country. Being very hospitable, the Arabs always greeted Lawrence warmly. He ate simple food with them, learned to ride a camel, studied their dialects, and even wore Arab clothing.
Soon British intelligence took notice of the young man and invited him to specialize in Arab affairs. Thanks to his activities, sabotage detachments were organized from among the Bedouins, which later operated in Arabia and Palestine. Not without the influence and help of the intelligence officer, one of the Turkish ports was taken by the Arabs during the war for independence from Turkey.
The same intelligence officer contributed to the change of padishah in the twenties. As a result, the one who was more convenient for England came to power. As a result of this, relations with the USSR became tense, and the question of sending troops to Afghanistan was raised.
The oldest paratrooper in Russia
Paratroopers are worthy warriors. In Russia, the most famous and oldest paratrooper was Alexey Sokolov. Unfortunately, in the spring of 2013, when he was one hundred and two years old, he died. 
This man lived an interesting life. He participated in the Finnish Company, heading the headquarters of a tank brigade battalion in those years, then in the Second World War, defended Leningrad, and then in the war with Japan. In 1948, with the rank of captain, he became deputy for the technical department of one of the parachute regiments.
Sokolov served more than seventy years. In recent years, he has been involved in military-patriotic education of youth, and was an honorary chairman of the Veterans Council.
The most beautiful warrior in the world
The beauty of a warrior largely depends on the military uniform he wears. Many years have passed since the end of World War II, but the uniform of the Third Reich still remains the most beautiful among all known uniforms.The designers of the black SS uniform were Karl Diebitsch and Walter Heck. Hugo Boss founded the company in 1924, which began sewing uniforms for the Hitler Youth, SS and Wehrmacht. The factory was located in Metzingen, where convicts and French prisoners worked.
The shapes of the Third Reich are beautiful, varied and interesting in terms of the reasons behind specific design decisions.
It should be noted that in those years no one knew Hugo Boss as a trademark. The company was initially engaged in sewing raincoats and overalls for workers. Receiving a defense order made it possible to save a precarious situation. Seventy-five thousand private German tailors were engaged in sewing uniforms, one of them was Hugo Boss.
Interestingly, there is also a very funny form. Most often, the soldiers of the honor guard stand in such an absurd uniform. The attire in which the Greek Evzones march at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens can be called funny; because of this, rare tourists can refrain from laughing. They wear a heavy woolen uniform and double woolen stockings.
The Swiss Guard Corps was hired to protect the Pope. The uniform they wear was designed by Michelangelo and has not changed for four hundred years. Today this form resembles a clown outfit.
Fiji's honor guard is made up of strong guys wearing tattered skirts. On their feet are slippers.
The strongest and greatest warrior of all time
Great warriors have been talked about, talked about and will always be talked about. These are called Spartacus, Napoleon and Cortez. Atilla is considered a great and mysterious warrior. One cannot help but mention Richard the Lionheart, who, as the king of England, became the head of the crusade against Jerusalem. Tokugawa Ieyasu is considered the great Japanese samurai commander. 
The greatest commander of all time is Alexander the Great. Conquering the world had been his dream since childhood. Thanks to military victories, the borders of the empire extended from India to Greece.
The Mongol Khan Genghis Khan is recognized as a great warrior and a brilliant commander. The great Tamerlane managed to conquer the territory from the Volga to Samarkand.
A skilled strategist of the Ancient world is Hannibal. Being an enemy of the Roman Republic, he fought the Punic Wars. He stood at the head of a huge army and was able to cross the Alps and Pyrenees with him.
Alexander Suvorov is deservedly named a great warrior and national hero of Russia. There was not a single defeat in his military career. This commander had no equal in the art of war.
The famous commander who dedicated his life to defending his homeland was Alexander Nevsky. Next to him you can put the name of another Russian commander - Dmitry Donskoy, who managed to defeat the Mongol horde with his army.
Not only strong people became the strongest warriors. Real strongmen - for example, athletes. According to the site, the strongest people in the world are athletes and can even move ships.
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