100 great marshals

Marshal - military rank (or rank) of the highest general composition in the armies of a number of states. In Russia, Field Marshal was the highest military rank until 1917.
The rank of marshal in the army for the first time began to be used in the Teutonic Order, from here the name Field Marshal appeared, first for the colonels of the cavalry. In France, Marshal, who was in charge of the royal stable, was previously subordinate to the quartermaster, but already under Philippe August this title belonged to the commander in chief of the royal troops.
The title of Field Marshal appeared in Germany in the 16th century and designated the highest military rank in the Ground Forces of the German and Austrian armies. In France and some other states, he was consistent with the military rank of Marshal (Marshal-General).
About the hundred most outstanding marshals of various countries and eras that glorified their armies and peoples, the next book of the series tells