The Ten Greatest Generals in History: A Statistical Perspective

4. Takeda Shingen
Known as the “Tiger of Kai,” Shingen dominated Japan’s Sengoku era with 18 battles to his name. His duels with Uesugi Kenshin remain legendary, particularly the Battles of Kawanakajima, where tactical maneuvers and psychological warfare were on full display. The WAR model highlights his ability to consistently outperform evenly matched opponents, making him one of the few non-Western commanders to rank so high globally.