The Ten Greatest Generals in History: A Statistical Perspective

2. Julius Caesar
The Roman commander’s relatively fewer battles still produce one of the highest WAR scores thanks to his daring and innovative strategies. His siege at Alesia, where he simultaneously encircled his enemy while defending against reinforcements, is considered a masterpiece of military engineering and leadership. Caesar’s boldness often turned precarious situations into triumphs, and the model captures his ability to win when defeat seemed likely. Though he did not match Alexander’s per-battle efficiency, his cumulative score places him firmly in second place.