Ahmed Gurey vs Erich Hoepner

Ahmed Gurey led Adal forces to victory against the Ethiopian Empire at the Battle of Shimbra Kure. This battle marked the beginning of his successful campaign to conquer the Ethiopian highlands.

Ahmed Gurey's forces conquered much of the Ethiopian highlands, including the ancient capital of Axum. He established Adal control over large territories, destroying churches and forcing conversions to Islam.

Ahmed Gurey was killed in the Battle of Wayna Daga by Ethiopian forces aided by Portuguese musketeers. His death ended the Adal invasion of Ethiopia and led to the collapse of his empire.

Hoepner commanded Panzer Group 4 during Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. His forces advanced on Leningrad and participated in the Battle of Moscow. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Hoepner was dismissed from the army on January 8, 1942, by Hitler for ordering a tactical retreat during the Battle of Moscow without authorization. He was stripped of his rank and pension, and banned from wearing his uniform.

Hoepner was a key conspirator in the July 20 plot. He was designated to command the Replacement Army in Berlin after the coup. He arrived at the Bendlerblock on July 20 but was unable to execute the plan effectively.

Hoepner was arrested after the failure of the July 20 plot. He was tried by the People's Court and sentenced to death. He was hanged at Pl