Sentence examples for an excellent commander from inspiring English sources

Although his officers expressed regret at the "loss of such an excellent Commander, such a sincere Friend, and so affable a Companion," he quit the service with a sense of frustration.

I have here in mind such [generals] as: [Konstantin] Rokossovsky (who, as you know, had been jailed); [Alexander] Gorbatov; [Kiril] Meretskov (who is a delegate at the present Congress); [K. P.] Podlas (he was an excellent commander who perished at the front); and many, many others.

Model is regarded as being an excellent defensive commander of the Third Reich, and having an "outstanding talent for improvisation".

And, with recent social media exploits - like those of the excellent Commander Chris Hadfield who famously sang David Bowie's Space Oddity from orbit - space has never looked so near or friendly for the human species.

Because of its excellent commanders and dedicated soldiers.

Today's Mr Bush has made a good start as president and an excellent one as commander-in-chief.

Hindman was an excellent administrator but a diffident battlefield commander.

"It was clear that Commander Waddle had an excellent reputation," the admiral said in answer to one question.

After serving in World War I, Wavell, who was recognized as an excellent trainer of troops, became British commander in chief for the Middle East (1939).

Commander Paddick has an excellent record as a police officer and this has been capped by his scheme to target the dealing of hard drugs in Lambeth, an approach which a forthcoming Home Office report looks set to endorse (Letters, March 20).

In addition, he was already known to Hans von Seeckt, head of the slimmed-down Reichswehr, from his staff postings during the war, and he was equipped with an excellent reference from Major-General Franz von Rantau, commander of the 36th Reserve Division.