[FreedomCalls]

What about Hernando Cortez's conquest of the Aztecs? Or the incredible conquest of the 35,000-strong Incan army by Francisco Pizzaro with only 102 men?

[Threepwood]

I would like to nominate two somewhat obscure but very impressive commanders.

General Curry- A fine Canadian general, and responsible for one the worst pummelings the German army has ever recieved.

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/heirloom_series/volume4/160-161.html

and

General Slim- Probably the reason why the Japanese weren't able to take India during the last war. Which in turn is probably why there are still Indians today. I realise the thearte is obscure, please accept a brief overview.

http://history1900s.about.com/library/prm/blgatesofdelhi1.htm