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The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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U.S. Generals

From the ragtag Revolution to the global wars of the 20th century, these military minds shaped the course of American history. They led troops through impossible odds, redefined strategy, and turned setbacks into victories that forged a nation. This league honors the U.S. generals whose leadership, courage, and vision changed not just battles — but the world itself.

Showdowns include: Washington vs. Eisenhower, Grant vs. Patton, and Sherman vs. MacArthur.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

U.S. Generals

1. GEORGE WASHINGTON

82.1% win rate

#1 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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2. GEORGE S. PATTON

59.6% win rate

#2 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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3. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

58.5% win rate

#3 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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4. ULYSSES S. GRANT

50.0% win rate

#4 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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5. ROBERT E. LEE

47.0% win rate

#5 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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6. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF

44.7% win rate

#6 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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7. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR

39.1% win rate

#7 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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8. COLIN POWELL

36.8% win rate

#8 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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9. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN

32.0% win rate

#9 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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10. STONEWALL JACKSON

24.6% win rate

#10 Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time

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