Who Led This Famous Battle?

Throughout history, great battles have shaped the destinies of nations and empires. Behind each battle was a leader — a general, king, or warrior — whose decisions influenced the course of events. But do you know who commanded these famous battles? In this quiz, you’ll be given the name of a historical battle, and your challenge is to select the person who led it. Military history is rich with strategy, courage, and leadership. Some commanders are legendary: Alexander the Great sweeping through Asia, Napoleon dominating Europe, Joan of Arc rallying French forces. Others are lesser known, but no less important. These battles reflect moments of turning points — victories or defeats that shaped political boundaries, changed societies, or even ushered in new eras. Knowing who led these battles helps you understand the human side of history — leadership under pressure, innovation on the battlefield, and the larger motivations behind wars. Whether these figures were emperors, queens, rebels, or revolutionaries, their actions in war continue to be studied and debated. This quiz is perfect for history fans, military buffs, students, and anyone who loves a good story of bravery and leadership. Ready to test your knowledge of the battlefield? Let’s go!
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Who led the Macedonian forces at the Battle of Gaugamela?

Alexander the Great
Darius III
Hannibal Barca
Caesar Augustus
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Who led the French at the Battle of Orleans?

Joan of Arc
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles de Gaulle
Louis XIV
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Who led the British at the Battle of Waterloo?

Duke of Wellington
Horatio Nelson
King George III
Lord Kitchener
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Who led the Carthaginians at the Battle of Cannae?

Hannibal Barca
Scipio Africanus
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
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Who led the Romans at the Battle of Alesia?

Julius Caesar
Augustus
Scipio Africanus
Marcus Aurelius
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Who led the Normans at the Battle of Hastings?

William the Conqueror
Edward the Confessor
Harold Godwinson
Richard the Lionheart
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Who led the Confederate Army at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
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Who led the English at the Battle of Agincourt?

Henry V
Edward III
Richard III
Henry VIII
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Who led the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae?

King Leonidas
Pericles
Themistocles
Alexander the Great
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Who led the Union Army at the Battle of Appomattox Court House?

Ulysses S. Grant
George Meade
William T. Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
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