David Petraeus vs Sengge Rinchen

Petraeus commanded the 101st Airborne Division during the Gulf War, leading a successful air assault into Iraq. He later oversaw humanitarian operations in northern Iraq to protect Kurdish refugees.

Petraeus commanded US forces in Iraq during the 'surge' of 2007-2008. He implemented a counterinsurgency strategy that emphasized population security and reconciliation, leading to a significant reduction in violence.

Petraeus was appointed Director of the CIA in September 2011. He oversaw intelligence operations, including the drone campaign against Al-Qaeda, until his resignation in November 2012 due to an extramarital affair.

Petraeus resigned as CIA Director on November 9, 2012, after an FBI investigation revealed he had shared classified information with his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. The scandal ended his public career.

Sengge Rinchen commanded Qing forces defending the Dagu Forts against a British and French naval attack. His forces repelled the assault, sinking several enemy ships and inflicting heavy casualties, a rare Qing victory in the Second Opium War.

Sengge Rinchen commanded Qing cavalry at the Battle of Palikao against Anglo-French forces. His forces were decisively defeated by superior firepower, leading to the fall of Beijing and the burning of the Old Summer Palace.

Sengge Rinchen led Qing forces against the Nian rebels in northern China. He achieved several victories but was ultimately killed in battle against the Nian in 1865, marking a turning point in the rebellion.