[buwaya]

It got Montgomery to Field Marshal, a title of nobility, Chief of Allied Ground Forces, etc.

It got MacArthur five stars (General of the Army), etc for a host of honors.

And etc. A lot of those guys had certain personalities. It pays to read biographies!

Btw, you should have a look at “Surely You’re Joking Mr. Feynman!” - Richard Feynman. A man never inclined to minimize his qualities.

[Darksheare]

The people you mentioned weren't claiming to be ubermench.
Here, have a break from the hard work of not being ego stroked as you, a foreigner, try to lecture us about how we should have our military or our budget.