Who is the greatest military commander in history?

[KungKras]

NiKKoM said:

KungKras said:
Does anyone know if Cyrus the great commanded his own armies or if he had a general for that?

I also wanted to mention him but looking at the size of his Empire and the time (600BC) we can't be sure if he commanded his own armies.. if he did he is the greatest for me.

Just read about him on Wikipedia. Apparently he died fighting an enemy army, and there were some hints that he led his forces in battle.

If he did, he is my pick for best commander. He conquered almost the entire known world at the time, and, although not militarily relevant, his mildness to the conquered nations, and the infrastructure he built made sure that his empire survived long after his death.