Gebhard von Blucher vs John Monash

Blücher commanded the Prussian army at the Battle of Leipzig, the largest battle in Europe before World War I. His aggressive pursuit of French forces contributed to the decisive allied victory that ended Napoleon's control of Germany.

Blücher commanded the Prussian and Russian forces in a victory over Napoleon at La Rothière. The battle forced Napoleon to retreat and allowed the allies to advance into France, but Blücher's subsequent defeat at Champaubert showed Napoleon's resilience.

Blücher's Prussian army marched to the aid of Wellington at Waterloo, arriving in the late afternoon. The Prussian attack on Napoleon's right flank turned the battle into a decisive allied victory, ending the Napoleonic Wars.

Monash commanded the 3rd Australian Division at the Battle of Broodseinde during the Third Battle of Ypres. His division captured its objectives with relatively low casualties. This was one of the most successful Australian operations of the war, though the overall campaign later bogged down.

Monash planned and commanded the Battle of Hamel, a combined arms assault using infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft. The attack succeeded in 93 minutes with minimal casualties. This battle became a model for later Allied offensives and demonstrated Monash's innovative tactical approach.

Monash commanded the Australian Corps at the Battle of Amiens, the opening of the Hundred Days Offensive. His corps advanced over 7 miles on the first day, capturing thousands of prisoners. This battle marked the beginning of the end for the German army on the Western Front.