Sentence examples for 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.

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.

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

In part it was, of course, Lee's early success — though the South had more than a few excellent field commanders, none blended tactical brilliance and strategic clarity in a clutch than Lee.

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

It suggested that the word "Commander" as in Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or C.B.E., had a "militaristic ring" and should be dropped.

The victory put Navy in excellent position to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, awarded to the team with the best record in games involving the three major service academies.

The European Union will also have to help ensure compliance with and the implementation of the peace agreements which have been concluded, the last one of which was signed on 29 December between the Guatemalan Government and the URNG commanders - obviously excellent news.

Hindman was an excellent administrator but a diffident battlefield commander.