Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, affectionately known as "Monty," stands as one of Britain's most celebrated and decorated military leaders. His name resonates with images of decisive ...

Field Marshal Cariappa embarked on his military journey at Daly Cadet College in Indore in 1919, a significant institution in the training of young Indian officers at that time.

She wanted to be right where the action was. Muthoni convinced Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi to allow her into the forest as a fighter. Muthoni proved a gallant soldier. Fighting next to Dedan ...

Montgomery bitterly resented this, although he was promoted to field marshal by way of compensation. His arrogance and reluctance to cooperate with others made him increasingly unpopular ...

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He was the first Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. We salute Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa today, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. A national hero known for many firsts ...

Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima’s dreadlocks represented her connection to Kenya’s freedom and her rejection of colonisation. [Lydia Nyawira, Standard] The dreadlocks dropped one by one as the ...