Frederick William of Brunswick vs Hulusi Akar

Frederick William raised a volunteer corps known as the Black Brunswickers, named for their black uniforms. This force fought against Napoleon's occupation of Germany, conducting guerrilla-style operations and later serving in the British army.

After Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig, Frederick William returned to Brunswick and reclaimed his duchy, which had been annexed to the Kingdom of Westphalia. He re-established the Duchy of Brunswick under his rule.

Frederick William was killed while leading his troops at the Battle of Quatre Bras, a preliminary engagement before Waterloo. His death made him a symbol of German resistance against Napoleon, and his corps continued to fight.

Akar was appointed Chief of the Turkish General Staff on August 18, 2015, succeeding Necdet Ozel. He became the top military commander, overseeing the Turkish Armed Forces during a period of increased counterterrorism operations and cross-border interventions.

During the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, Akar was taken hostage by coup plotters at the General Staff headquarters. He was rescued after the coup failed. His capture and subsequent loyalty to the government solidified civilian control over the military.

As Chief of Staff, Akar oversaw Operation Olive Branch, the Turkish military incursion into Afrin, Syria, targeting Kurdish YPG forces. The operation resulted in Turkish control of Afrin and was part of Turkey's broader strategy in the Syrian conflict.

Akar was appointed Minister of National Defense on July 10, 2018, after the transition to the presidential system. He became the first civilian defense minister in decades, overseeing military policy and procurement, including the S-400 missile deal with Russia.