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7 Greatest Warriors History Has Ever Seen[part-2]

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By ASHIF NavheedPublished 2 years ago 3 min read

7 Greatest Warriors History Has Ever Seen[part-1]

1.Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun was one of the most brutal and ruthless kings in the region. He was born in what is now Hungary. He was renowned for his intense glare, and historian Edward Gibbon claims that he regularly rolled his eyes as though enjoying the fear he incited.

As evidenced by his vicious assaults and conflicts with the Roman Empire, he also terrorised his enemies by claiming to possess the sword of Ares, the Greek god of war. His intimidation strategies were successful.

2.Yue Fei

Yue Fei served in the military for 25 years, mostly in central China, and engaged in 126 fights, never losing a single one. In addition, he progressed through the Imperial Forces' overall commander ranks from private to overall commander.

In addition, he created a variety of martial arts forms and produced a large body of epic poetry describing how he would kick his opponents in the asses. He is now revered as China's national hero and the pinnacle of honesty, devotion, and patriotism.

3.Eric Bloodaxe

The final self-governing ruler of York was a Norwegian prince by the name of Erik Bloodaxe. In 947 and 952, he was crowned king of the Northumbrians twice.

Due to his extraordinary bravery and ability on the battlefield as well as his warrior spirit, he was regarded as one of the most renowned names in Viking history.

4.Arminius

At the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, when he utterly decimated three Roman legions and their auxiliaries, Arminius, a German leader who lived in the early first century CE, gave the Romans the beating of their life. He is known for being a merciless warrior and a bonafide badass.

Even though Arminius was ultimately victorious and put to death, his bloody and magnificent victory had a profoundly long-lasting impact on both the old Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire. Never again did the Roman troops try to permanently occupy and rule Germania beyond the Rhine.

5.Miltiades

According to the historian Herodotus, Miltiades is responsible for the significance of King Leonidas' and the 300 valiant Spartans' sacrifice. Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians in the Battle of Marathon under the direction of the renowned military strategist and statesman from Athens.

The most powerful empire in the world at the time was forced to retreat in humiliation and return home after failing to conquer Greece by him as he utterly annihilated the Persian fleet.

6.Vlad the Impaler

Few historical figures have infected people with more dread than Vlad the Impaler, often known as Dracula. The man who rose to fame and is known as the Lord of Darkness was in fact a real person and a fierce fighter. He was a long-reigning monarch who was born in Transylvania, in the centre of present-day Romania, in 1431.

Even Pope Pius II is said to have been astonished by Vlad's prowess and tenacity after witnessing and applauding his successes over the Ottoman Empire invasion in both Romania and the rest of Europe. What is the cause of his reputation as the Impaler? He impaled his foes with no mercy, and according to mythology, he also drank their blood.

7.Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a military expert who was active during the chaotic late Chou dynasty. He was skilled and experienced in matters of combat during a period of extraordinary political and military upheaval.

He rose to fame, however, for penning The Art of War, a book that continues to have a profound influence on both Asian and Western culture, and discussing Chinese military tactics and martial arts.

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