Famous Soldiers - List of Famous Soldiers - page 3
A soldier may refer to any person who serves in the armed forces of a nation or is engaged in any form of military service for their country. They are people who go to war on behalf of their governments, operate weapons and other kind of equipment used during battles. The term soldier, originated in the 14th century from the Latin word, ‘solidus’. A soldier may be sent to war in different places around the world and he may be required to fight in the front lines of the battle field, risking his life for the safety and protection of his nation , government and its civilians. Every soldier receives military training and is required to follow a strict disciplined regimen and keep his body fit. A soldier is trained to face tough combat situations, equipped with critical skill, analyzing skills and trained to develop leadership skills. The life of a soldier is not easy for it includes the tough decision of sacrificing one’s life if needed for the welfare of the country. Explore and discover some amazing facts about some of the most famous soldiers from across the world with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history.
The Most Famous Soldiers | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Kate Norley | May 25, 1978 | American | Kate Norley is the wife of English comedian and TV host John Oliver |
Roza Shanina | April 3, 1924 | Russian | Roza Shanina was a Russian sniper who came to be known as “the unseen terror of East Prussia” during World War II |
Reinhard Heydrich | March 7, 1904 | German | Reinhard Heydrich was a high-ranking German Nazi official during the World War II |
Simo Häyhä | December 17, 1905 | Finns | Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a Finnish sniper, considered the most deadly sniper in war history |
Flavius Odoacer | 435 | Ancient Roman | Flavius Odoacer was a soldier who went on to become the King of Italy |
Crazy Horse | American | Crazy Horse was one of the most celebrated Native American warriors to have ever lived | |
Nathan Hale | June 6, 1755 | American | Nathan Hale was an American patriot and martyr who fought for the Continental Army during the American War of Independence |
Lauri Törni | May 28, 1919 | Russian, Vietnamese | Lauri Allan Törni also known as Larry Thorne was a Finnish war hero who fought for Finland, United States, and Germany |
Lyudmila Pavlichenko | July 12, 1916 | Russian | Lyudmila Mikhailovna Pavlichenko was a Soviet Union sniper |
Carlos Hathcock | May 20, 1942 | American | Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock was a famous ‘US Marine’ sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the Vietnam War |
Francis Pegahmagabow
Francis Pegahmagabow was a marksman, who fought for the allied forces, as a sniper, against the Germans in the World War I
Yang Kyoungjong
Yang Kyoungjong was a Korean soldier, well-known as the only soldier to fight for three sides during the Second World War.
Kate Norley
Kate Norley is the wife of English comedian and TV host John Oliver
Joshua Chamberlain
Joshua Chamberlain was an American college professor, war hero and Governor of Maine
Simo Häyhä
Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a Finnish sniper, considered the most deadly sniper in war history
Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson was a British flag officer, known for his service during Napoleonic Wars.
Karl Von Clausewitz
Carl Von Clausewitz was a (German) Prussian soldier and military theorist who authored the work, ‘On War’
Flavius Odoacer
Flavius Odoacer was a soldier who went on to become the King of Italy
Siegfried Sassoon
Siegfried Sassoon was a British poet, writer and soldier who served during World War I