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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2016 18:18:03 GMT
So here you can state who and why has been important for some major change.
I'll start
Colonel Oskars Kalpaks
He had wared in ww1 and in 1918 he became military personnel of Latvian army, althru army wasn't yet formed.
So during freedom fights when Government of Latvia was left on ship named Saratov stationed few miles in sea from Liepāja with allied convoy, while all territory was overtaken by enemy army. Freedom fighters made army of Courland-Semigallia which had 2 generals, but there was no leader, who could lead, so Oskars Kalpaks took this place and lead Latvian Riflemen against enemy
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Post by Ivan Kolev on Sept 17, 2016 18:56:03 GMT
Dom Pedro II: Under his leadership of Brazil, the country went on the path towards outlawing slavery, industrialization and regional hegemony. Using the power of possible resignation (Great power, btw), he was able to force the Brazilian legislature to sign into law multiple laws restricting slavery, such as a freedom of womb law and a banning of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, until finally banning slavery in 1888. He also began connecting the country through use of telegraphs and railroad, and led his country through some of the largest wars in South America. He fought against Argentina in the Platine War from 1851-1852, which: 1. Established the Empire of Brazil as the supreme power in South America 2. Ended the Rosas regime in Argentina 3. Ended all hope of a confederation including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Brazilian province of Rio Grande do Sul 4. Ended the secessionist sentiment in Rio Grande do Sul 5. Secured Paraguayan independence 6. had Pedro II take revenge on Argentina after Brazilian defeat in the Cisplatine War He also led his country through the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, which: 1. Ended Paraguayan expansionism 2. Overthrew Francisco Solano Lopez (AKA, the Tojo of Latin America, as I like to call him) in Paraguay 3. Had a majority of the Paraguayan male population killed 4. Had Argentino-Brazilian diplomatic cooperation begin, almost being the prelude to the ABC Powers 5. Resulted in Brazil gaining Paraguayan Mato Grosso 6. Had the Empire go into large amounts of debt (Not so good Pedro  ) 7. Was the deadliest conflict in Latin American history 8. Was one of the most destructive wars for a nation state in modern history. He also exerted influence over Uruguay, insuring that that country remained firmly Brazilian-aligned, and stood up against the British when they demanded reparations for two diplomatic incidents. He was also a patron of the arts, establishing multiple universities in the country, providing scholarships to many a Brazilian student, and being praised by multiple important philosophers and intellectuals around the world. He was also able to keep the country together. It is fairly unknown that Brazil was on the verge of disintegration multiple times during the course of the 19th century, with secessionist revolts in Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia and Pernambuco. Pedro quelled all these revolts and by the end of his reign, Brazil was certainly a unified country. In my opinion, a tragedy that he was overthrown in 1889, and if the monarchy was never abolished, I definitely believe Brazil would be a major power on the world scene. Also, just look at his beard!  There wasn't even a "Best Beard in South America" contest each year because he just won each time!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2016 18:58:40 GMT
Dom Pedro II: Under his leadership of Brazil, the country went on the path towards outlawing slavery, industrialization and regional hegemony. Using the power of possible resignation (Great power, btw), he was able to force the Brazilian legislature to sign into law multiple laws restricting slavery, such as a freedom of womb law and a banning of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, until finally banning slavery in 1888. He also began connecting the country through use of telegraphs and railroad, and led his country through some of the largest wars in South America. He fought against Argentina in the Platine War from 1851-1852, which: 1. Established the Empire of Brazil as the supreme power in South America 2. Ended the Rosas regime in Argentina 3. Ended all hope of a confederation including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Brazilian province of Rio Grande do Sul 4. Ended the secessionist sentiment in Rio Grande do Sul 5. Secured Paraguayan independence 6. had Pedro II take revenge on Argentina after Brazilian defeat in the Cisplatine War He also led his country through the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, which: 1. Ended Paraguayan expansionism 2. Overthrew Francisco Solano Lopez (AKA, the Tojo of Latin America, as I like to call him) in Paraguay 3. Had a majority of the Paraguayan male population killed 4. Had Argentino-Brazilian diplomatic cooperation begin, almost being the prelude to the ABC Powers 5. Resulted in Brazil gaining Paraguayan Mato Grosso 6. Had the Empire go into large amounts of debt (Not so good Pedro ) He also exerted influence over Uruguay, insuring that that country remained firmly Brazilian-aligned, and stood up against the British when they demanded reparations for two diplomatic incidents. He was also a patron of the arts, establishing multiple universities in the country, providing scholarships to many a Brazilian student, and being praised by multiple important philosophers and intellectuals around the world. He was also able to keep the country together. It is fairly unknown that Brazil was on the verge of disintegration multiple times during the course of the 19th century, with secessionist revolts in Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia and Pernambuco. Pedro quelled all these revolts and by the end of his reign, Brazil was certainly a unified country. In my opinion, a tragedy that he was overthrown in 1889, and if the monarchy was never abolished, I definitely believe Brazil would be a major power on the world scene. How about Evita from Argentina?  |
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Post by Ivan Kolev on Sept 17, 2016 19:03:35 GMT
Dom Pedro II: Under his leadership of Brazil, the country went on the path towards outlawing slavery, industrialization and regional hegemony. Using the power of possible resignation (Great power, btw), he was able to force the Brazilian legislature to sign into law multiple laws restricting slavery, such as a freedom of womb law and a banning of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, until finally banning slavery in 1888. He also began connecting the country through use of telegraphs and railroad, and led his country through some of the largest wars in South America. He fought against Argentina in the Platine War from 1851-1852, which: 1. Established the Empire of Brazil as the supreme power in South America 2. Ended the Rosas regime in Argentina 3. Ended all hope of a confederation including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Brazilian province of Rio Grande do Sul 4. Ended the secessionist sentiment in Rio Grande do Sul 5. Secured Paraguayan independence 6. had Pedro II take revenge on Argentina after Brazilian defeat in the Cisplatine War He also led his country through the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, which: 1. Ended Paraguayan expansionism 2. Overthrew Francisco Solano Lopez (AKA, the Tojo of Latin America, as I like to call him) in Paraguay 3. Had a majority of the Paraguayan male population killed 4. Had Argentino-Brazilian diplomatic cooperation begin, almost being the prelude to the ABC Powers 5. Resulted in Brazil gaining Paraguayan Mato Grosso 6. Had the Empire go into large amounts of debt (Not so good Pedro ) He also exerted influence over Uruguay, insuring that that country remained firmly Brazilian-aligned, and stood up against the British when they demanded reparations for two diplomatic incidents. He was also a patron of the arts, establishing multiple universities in the country, providing scholarships to many a Brazilian student, and being praised by multiple important philosophers and intellectuals around the world. He was also able to keep the country together. It is fairly unknown that Brazil was on the verge of disintegration multiple times during the course of the 19th century, with secessionist revolts in Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia and Pernambuco. Pedro quelled all these revolts and by the end of his reign, Brazil was certainly a unified country. In my opinion, a tragedy that he was overthrown in 1889, and if the monarchy was never abolished, I definitely believe Brazil would be a major power on the world scene. How about Evita from Argentina? Uhhhh, no Not a fan of Peronists. |
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Post by Stonewall Jackson on Sept 17, 2016 19:48:00 GMT
George Washington. He wasn't the most brilliant tactician, but his superb leadership inspired colonial militants to win outstanding battles and rage guerrilla warfare against the British. Without him you can go to lengths of saying no good colonial fighting force would have ever been established. The only other good general in the colonial army was Benedict Arnold IMO, but he betrayed the colonials by trying to sell West Point to the British. So IMO George Washington was the main fighting force in driving the British out of the United States (excluding French aid)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2016 19:59:05 GMT
How about Evita from Argentina? Uhhhh, no Not a fan of Peronists. Well I'm not too, but I have to say without her SA would be very different |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2016 20:02:29 GMT
George Washington. He wasn't the most brilliant tactician, but his superb leadership inspired colonial militants to win outstanding battles and rage guerrilla warfare against the British. Without him you can go to lengths of saying no good colonial fighting force would have ever been established. The only other good general in the colonial army was Benedict Arnold IMO, but he betrayed the colonials by trying to sell West Point to the British. So IMO George Washington was the main fighting force in driving the British out of the United States (excluding French aid) Another colonel Well he was a better politician than tactician, that is why he became that great, althru he was very good at few battles |
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Post by Ivan Kolev on Sept 17, 2016 20:24:48 GMT
Uhhhh, no Not a fan of Peronists. Well I'm not too, but I have to say without her SA would be very different I know, but that doesn't mean I like her. It's like how Napoleon III is important but I dont like him either. |
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Post by Stonewall Jackson on Sept 17, 2016 20:27:37 GMT
George Washington. He wasn't the most brilliant tactician, but his superb leadership inspired colonial militants to win outstanding battles and rage guerrilla warfare against the British. Without him you can go to lengths of saying no good colonial fighting force would have ever been established. The only other good general in the colonial army was Benedict Arnold IMO, but he betrayed the colonials by trying to sell West Point to the British. So IMO George Washington was the main fighting force in driving the British out of the United States (excluding French aid) Another colonel Well he was a better politician than tactician, that is why he became that great, althru he was very good at few battles Brilliant politician indeed. A reason why he became the first president and only president who has obtained 100% electoral votes 
Also you can say his more successful battles being the battle of Trenton and Yorktown, but like you said there weren't a ton. Some of his more successful battles as a young officer coming from the French and Indian war (Seven years war) |
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Post by Quintus Fabius on Sept 17, 2016 21:45:06 GMT
The person that thought: Hey! Instead of picking these grains off a plant, we should shove it into the ground, splash water on it every day, until it grows (who knows when) and we can get the grains without walking for hours to find more grains!
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Post by Ivan Kolev on Sept 17, 2016 21:53:59 GMT
James K. Polk: This dude is probably the most under appreciated president in American history. He was able to secure the state of Washington and prevented it from falling into British hands by negotiating a treaty with them which made our Western border with then British Canada at the 49th Parallel. While we didn't acquire British Columbia, which was a desired region for American irredentism, we avoided war with the U.K which could have resulted in all of the disputed territory, including Washington, being ceded to the Brits. He also led the nation into the Mexican-American War which resulted in the cession of California, (Most of) New Mexico, (Most of) Arizona, Nevada, Utah and multiple other territories to the United States. Also, he pledged to only stay in office for one term and he fulfilled that promise, and I admire that. Finally, he largely fixed the economic problems caused by Jackson by establishing an independent treasury and lowering tariffs.  |
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Post by Mountbatten on Sept 17, 2016 22:35:18 GMT
Mountbatten because he led every British attack that was ever launched from 1934 to 1952
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Post by Bismarck Jr on Sept 19, 2016 16:24:26 GMT
Otto von Bismarck:
Bismarck had the typical facial hair of an important German man, and served dutifully in Prussian government as a centralist.
Bismarck led a coalition to unify all of the German states to create one independant unified German State and suceeded.
Bismarck made a realized prediction of WWI and established a whole new poltical belief set called Realpolitik.
And he's me, and other bismarck.
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Post by Washington on Sept 19, 2016 16:39:04 GMT
Otto von Bismarck: Bismarck had the typical facial hair of an important German man, and served dutifully in Prussian government as a centralist. Bismarck led a coalition to unify all of the German states to create one independant unified German State and suceeded. Bismarck made a realized prediction of WWI and established a whole new poltical belief set called Realpolitik. And he's me, and other bismarck. Then Change the GIF |
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Post by Quintus Fabius on Sept 19, 2016 16:46:12 GMT
saltin. Without him, many of us may not have met.
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