Cao Kun vs John Monash

Cao Kun led the Zhili clique to victory over the Anhui clique in the Zhili-Anhui War. This battle established the Zhili faction as the dominant force in northern China and expanded Cao Kun's political and military power.

Cao Kun's Zhili forces defeated the Fengtian clique under Zhang Zuolin in the First Zhili-Fengtian War. This victory solidified Zhili control over Beijing and the central government.

Cao Kun bribed members of the National Assembly to elect him President of the Republic of China, spending millions of yuan. This scandal discredited the Republican government and deepened public cynicism toward warlord politics.

Cao Kun's Zhili clique was defeated by the Fengtian clique in the Second Zhili-Fengtian War. The loss led to his overthrow and house arrest, ending his political career and the Zhili dominance.

Monash commanded the 3rd Australian Division at the Battle of Broodseinde during the Third Battle of Ypres. His division captured its objectives with relatively low casualties. This was one of the most successful Australian operations of the war, though the overall campaign later bogged down.

Monash planned and commanded the Battle of Hamel, a combined arms assault using infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft. The attack succeeded in 93 minutes with minimal casualties. This battle became a model for later Allied offensives and demonstrated Monash's innovative tactical approach.

Monash commanded the Australian Corps at the Battle of Amiens, the opening of the Hundred Days Offensive. His corps advanced over 7 miles on the first day, capturing thousands of prisoners. This battle marked the beginning of the end for the German army on the Western Front.