Pietro Badoglio vs Than Shwe

Badoglio, as a general, commanded the Italian capture of Mount Sabotino during the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo. The victory was a significant tactical success, but Badoglio's later role in the disastrous Battle of Caporetto overshadowed it.

Badoglio commanded the Italian Second Army during the Battle of Caporetto, where Austro-German forces broke through Italian lines. His failure to prepare defenses led to a catastrophic defeat, with over 300,000 Italian casualties and a retreat to the Piave River.

After the Grand Council of Fascism deposed Mussolini, King Victor Emmanuel III appointed Badoglio as Prime Minister. Badoglio secretly negotiated an armistice with the Allies, which was announced on September 8, 1943, leading to German occupation of Italy.

Badoglio signed the Armistice of Cassibile with the Allies on September 3, 1943, ending Italy's war with the Allies. The armistice was kept secret until September 8, causing chaos as German forces swiftly occupied northern and central Italy.

Than Shwe ordered the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy. She remained under detention for most of the next two decades, becoming a symbol of resistance.

Than Shwe became the head of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) after a coup that ousted the previous junta leader. He consolidated power and ruled Myanmar with an iron fist.

Than Shwe announced a seven-step 'Roadmap to Democracy' that included a new constitution and elections. Critics viewed it as a ploy to legitimize military rule, as the constitution reserved 25% of parliamentary seats for the military.

Than Shwe ordered a violent crackdown on the Saffron Revolution, a series of protests led by Buddhist monks. Security forces killed dozens and arrested thousands, drawing international condemnation.

Than Shwe formally stepped down as head of the junta, handing power to a nominally civilian government led by Thein Sein. He remained influential behind the scenes, but his departure marked the end of direct military rule.