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So here is the scenario: Earth is under attack by ... Aliens, Evil Wizard with Orcs,..uhm overzealous One Direction fans, or some other such threat demanding desperate measures. Scientists have constructed a machine that can pull five historic heroes from Earth's past (no mythic figures or quasi-mythic figures; sorry King Aurthur) to combat the threat and lead the forces of Earth into battle. For the sake of scenario... the machine turns said heroes' abilities into magic, technology, or something that means they can actually deal with the threat of unspeakable Evil ( And so George Washington doesn't have to defeat invaders from space, with a musket and his false teeth). You don't have to use my combat roles in how you assemble your team, but please provide a short explanation of some sort of why you picked each member. Here goes mine:

 

1. Leader- Scipio Africanus

Defeated Hannibal during one of Rome's most difficult times. So organizing forces to deal with a capable enemy that is already hounding you, is something he is used too. His determination and leadership abilities would also enable him to organize the other team.

 

2. Strategist- Zhuge Liang

So yeah, probably alot of what is said about him is fiction but if 1/4 of the actions, inventions, writings, and so on attributed to him are correct... He is still one seriously tough cookie in terms of strategic acumen.

 

3. Offense- Erwin Rommel (... not time for debate, but just as a note: he didn't follow Hitler's orders to kill prisoners and civilians, and eventually became involved in a conspiracy assassinate Hitler... moving on)

Easily one of the top Commanders of WW2. Famous for attacking quickly, using ambushes, and being near the front lines which inspires any under such a commander. Was much less reckless than others and could be more flexible on the battlefield, making him a better choice than others.

 

4. Defense- Jean Parisot de Valette

Led a small force in the defense of the island of Malta, consisting of a little over 6,000 ( 3,000 of whom were basic local militia) against the Ottoman Empire forces of 22,000-48,000 ( let's say at least 30,000 likely). Which he did at age 70! And his conduct in the battle was quite likely what led his men to drive off the enemy forces. Don't need to 'defend' my choice much :P .

 

5. Special/ Auxiliary- Uesugi Kenshin

One of the most powerful daimyo of the Sengoku Period in Japanese History. Skilled in Tactics and renowned for his skill on the battlefield, to the extent that some of his men viewed him as a 'god of war'. His overall strength of personality and abilities, would make him useful as a back-up or if a special force needed a leader for a particular task. Also... It would feel wrong not having a Samurai of some kind on the list  :lol: .

 

So that's my team, what team of guys and gals would you select from History? ;)

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Leader- Frederick the Great 

Excellent leader both politically and militarily 

 

Strategist- Sun Tzu

Author of the famous "Art of War"

 

Offense: Douglas Macarthur

Highly successful five star general 

 

Defense: Horatio Nelson

defended Britain from invasion in the Napoleonic wars

 

Special: Napoleon  

Because Napoleon

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