Auguste de Marmont vs John Bagot Glubb

Marmont commanded the XI Corps at Wagram. His corps held the French left flank against Austrian attacks, and he was promoted to Marshal of the Empire for his performance.

Marmont was appointed Governor-General of the Illyrian Provinces. He administered the region, implemented French legal and administrative reforms, and improved infrastructure.

Marmont commanded the French Army of Portugal at Salamanca. His forces were defeated by Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese army, and Marmont was wounded, leading to a French retreat from Spain.

Marmont commanded the French VI Corps defending Paris. After a day of fighting, he surrendered the city to the Allies, a decision that contributed to Napoleon's abdication.

Marmont defected to the Bourbon monarchy after the fall of Paris. He led his corps to the Allied lines, a move seen as betrayal by Napoleon and his supporters.

Marmont went into exile after the July Revolution of 1830, refusing to serve Louis-Philippe. He died in Venice, having spent his final years writing memoirs defending his actions.

John Bagot Glubb was appointed commander of the Arab Legion, the military force of the Emirate of Transjordan. He transformed it into a highly effective and disciplined force.

Under Glubb's command, the Arab Legion fought in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The Legion captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including the Old City, and held them until the 1967 war.

King Hussein of Jordan dismissed Glubb from his command, citing the need for Arabization of the military. The dismissal was a significant event in Jordanian nationalism and ended British influence over the Arab Legion.