Military

Joseph Eggleston Johnston (1807–1891) was a career military officer and one of the prominent Confederate commanders during the American Civil War. Born on February 3, 1807, in Virginia, Johnston graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1829. He served in the U.S. Army, participating in the…
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José de San Martín, born on February 25, 1778, in Yapeyú, which is now part of Argentina, was a military leader and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence in South America during the early 19th century. Known as the “Libertador of Argentina, Chile, and Peru,”…
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John Monash was an Australian engineer, military leader, and public figure who played a pivotal role in World War I and contributed significantly to the development of Australia’s infrastructure. Born on June 27, 1865, in Melbourne, Australia, he studied engineering and law before making significant contributions in both fields. Monash’s…
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John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing (1860–1948) was a distinguished American military officer and leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of United States military history. Born on September 13, 1860, in Laclede, Missouri, Pershing’s legacy is closely intertwined with his leadership during World War I and his…
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