Meaning “swordsman” in Latin, most of these Roman warriors were seen as slaves and lived out their lives not only fighting each other but also wild animals and condemned criminals in huge arenas. Having sworn to live and die by the sword many times it was left up to the crowds to decide the fate of a downed Gladiator. Few of these warriors survived more than 10 matches or lived passed the age of 30.
photo – creativeuncut.com
Known for their ferocity and bravery in battle Apache warriors were certainly a force to be reckoned with. By the time the Apache nation surrendered to the United States in 1886 there were only about 50 warriors left including their fearless leader, the now famous Geronimo. Come on, how many countries do you know of in history that waited to surrender until they barely had enough soldiers to play a game of football?
photo – wikimedia
As you may have learned in our article on 25 Popular Myths Debunked, the idea of Vikings running around with horns on their helmets is little more than a fairy tale, as is the idea that they drank out of human skulls. Its worth noting that there is a reason for these misconceptions however. The Vikings were scary, especially to their European neighbors due to their aggression and unorthodox fighting style, notably the use of battle axes.
photo – cd7.e2bn.net
Combining class with pure deadliness the musketeers were a group of elite bodyguards to the King of France. With the ability to both spear you at close range and snipe you from a distance they did their job and they did it well.
photo – thoughts.com
As Thucydides once reported, when a Spartan man went to war his wife would present him his shield and say, “With this or upon this.” Trained from the age of 7 boys were taken from their mothers and sent to military boot camps. Here they were introduced to enormous hardship including scarce food and clothing. This would often lead to them becoming prolific thieves. If they were caught, however, they were punished severely – not for stealing, but for being caught.
photo – 300
The equivalent of a modern day tank, the medieval knight was covered in armor and would plow through enemy lines with ease. Not just anyone could achieve knight status however, and often it was a fairly expensive title to hold. A good war horse could cost roughly the same amount as a small airplane.
photo – getasword.com
Literally meaning “force of special purpose” in Russian, little is known about these warriors due to intense secrecy surrounding their training and operations. They have managed, however, to create a fierce reputation for themselves as one of the most elite special forces units in the world and have been responsible for the training of many anti-western military forces.
photo – wiki.urbandead.com
Founded in 1831, the French Foreign Legion is a unit that allows foreign mercenaries to come and fight for French interests around the world. Having achieved a reputation in pop culture as being a place where wronged men go to restart their lives, it is in fact an elite fighting force whose members many times are recruited by other armies.
photo – telegraph.co.uk
As one of the first militaries to incorporate gunpowder into their ranks, the Ming were a formidable force to be reckoned with and managed to expand China’s frontier significantly. Not only were they ruthless warriors however, they were also very efficient as each division of the Ming army was required to be sustain itself and produce its own food.
photo – panoramio.com
The Mongols had a mission concentrated in one word – destruction. Their take-no-prisoners mentality led them to conquer more of the world than any other empire in history. And it wasn’t just that they could ride horses. It was that they could snipe you through the heart with an arrow while riding their horses.
photo – wikimedia
According to Herodotus the Immortals were a group of heavy infantry that stood 10,000 strong…always. It didn’t matter how many you killed. As soon as one died another would step in. Ten thousand, no more no less. This is also how they allegedly received their name. The just never seemed to die.
photo – wikimedia
Tracing their lineage back to the Colonial Army when American generals combined European technology with Indian tactical warfare the Rangers are well known for their fearlessness as the worlds premier light infantry attack force.
photo – glogster.com
Literally translated to “son of a king” you cannot just wake up one day and decide to be a rajput warrior – you have to be born into it. These legendary harbingers of death are still very much active in the Indian military. It has been theorized that the source of their skill is derived from the fact that their homeland, Rajasthan, was located right on the Indian border making them the first line of defense against enemy invaders.
photo – deadliestwarror.wikia.com
As Jay Redhawk, a Comanche by ancestry once said, “From the time we hit the Earth, we are warriors.” Having an almost legendary status, they have often been referred to as the “Lords of the Plains”. In fact, word has it that the Comanche could fire arrows at his enemy while hanging from the neck of his horse.
photo – wikimedia
The concept of the Centurion was revolutionary for its day as it was the first time in history that a man could make a legitimate living entirely off of warfare and killing. In order to attain this position though, a Roman soldier had to work his way up through the ranks of the most powerful military on the face of the planet and prove that there were none better.
photo – commissioned.wordpress.com
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British SAS should be above Delta. Col. Charlie Beckwith created 1st SFOD Delta after training with the SAS, and modeled them after the SAS
i am proud to be a gorkhali.gorkhali is in first place due to their anger ,c0urage and friendshipness and whenever i heard gorkha i feel proud .atleast there is minimum 1 khukuri in 1 house for the protection or for cutting wood.even i am 14 year old and i have my own khukuri .
jaya mahakali aayo gorkhali
Green beret vs ninja? I think a green beret would win. And also the army ranger are a lot better than their ranking. Either split this up into gunpowder and no gunpowder. Or put all the army at the top
The SAS are in 90% of all the special services lists names as no.1 In this they aren’t even in the list. This list is an absolute joke. Every single US service there is and a few from elsewhere. Embarrassing list.
Totally agree that’s why I’ve been arguing my point .
Aztec for life! Viva la rasa!
I feel proud to be a rajput
Glenn, Glenn, Glenn, how many times are we going through this. it doesn’t matter what you or anyone else thinks cause it is their opinion! we are all entitled to it, but it will never be the whole truth. we pretty much found out that your only biased for your country, i on the other hand consider all countrys. There are great countrys out there and they all have a good army. yes america is a young, lazy country, but we are still powerful. so just stop thinking your all high and mighty. everyone has a great army for where they are. that includes England and the U.S.A. so just stop talking, have a crumpet, and leave it at that. (even though your probably not going to, but all well, sometimes it’s hard to be wrong. and i know your going to try to explain everything of why i’m wrong and that are country sucks, even though your wrong in your “wonderful” statement to me, but come on now just try to be a nice person and let everyone be entitled to their opinion.)
can’t wait for your statement to come that will enlighten us all with stupidity.
so after all of that truce.
even though your thinking: “never going to happen” right.
The Sikhs weren’t even mentioned.
Compared to them the Gurkas are pussies…. mercenaries of the British Empire and fools die for the great british Empire that has long gone…. stupidest of the stupidest…..
Gurkhas are known as the Bravest of the Brave n their motto is Its better to die than to be a crowd. They are the hill people from Nepal- The birth place of Lord Buddha n the highest peak Mt. Everest. Everybody respects Gurkha. Hitler once said if he had Gurkha soldiers he could conquer the world. General Manekshaw of the indian army has said If a person says he is not afraid of dying then either he is lying or he is a Gurkha. Even the British who colonised almost whole planet couldn’t colonise Nepal – the country of the Gurkhas. Gurkhas serve in the British and Indian army. Latest- one single Gurkha soldier frm the British army fought against more than 30 Talibans in Afghanistan and killed atleast a dozen Taliban. And in India one Gurkha soldier of the Indian Army fought with more than 40 train robbers with Nepali’s national weapon Khukuri. Yessss the Gurkhas are the toughest
Do really think so sir? Than why the hell did you guys surrunder darjelling and Nina tall to British in Sugauli shandi? The fact is British did not touch Nepal because they did not see any profit in Nepal except in some cool and visiting places like darjeeling and Ninatall. Any ways Gurkhas are bravest of the brave. 100% for that. Iam a sikh but still say that Gurkhas are far more better than any other armies in knife fight. The World can see their legendry in the bettle of Khalanga fort. But they are dump coz they fight for other countries who makes them slave rather than fighting for their own country. Nepal is going down, one day I am very sure that there will be no Nepal in world Geography, at that point take out your banana and say jaya Gurkhali .All the leaders and political parties are corrupt.No body loves their country. U guyz are stupid
this is a test. XD
:[ :] ;( face test to be exact. 
i can see what you’re saying, but sometimes it is fun to argue, like i do with Glenn, because he thinks he’s better than everybody else.
anyway i believe everyone is intitled to their own opinions and yeah spartains are beasts annd trained hardcore, but you also have to look at all of the warriors based on their on tatics, like a ninja would not run up in a full out attack. they are best stealthy. you see what i am saying.
oh and i agree 100% that the navy seals are the best modern warriors.
Ok,this list should have had 2 groups like the show did. Before gunpowder,and after gunpowder and top ten of each.Mixing them together isn’t fair.With that said,and this is MY opinion as im not gonna argue with anybody and bicker back and forth like a couple kids. Spartans were absolute war machines,yes they had a shield and were masters with it as with a spear. And if you got past that,you have the armor to deal with. And to say they were cowards cause they had a shield is just wrong. Theres a reason why they were a super power,they lived for the glory of combat. And history shows 300 stood their ground against a massive Persian army. Yes they lost,but dealt a HUGE amount damage to that army before dieing “A beautiful death”. No other warriors in history could EVER do what they did,end of story. Now,with that said,in the gunpowder department and again this is just my opinion The Navy Seals take the cake hands down. To become one you literally have to become a machine as the bootcamp alone is just INSANE to go through. Only the very best make it as the washout percentage is high.These men then train even more to be the best of the best,on land or the sea. They get the missions nobody else can do anywhere,anytime. Their weapons are perfect no matter where they go,and hand to hand combat is excellent. Everybody in the Armed Forces around the world has my respect,for they do what none of us civilians can do,they stand proud and say “not on my watch”.
Spartans had plenty over 300 when they fought the Persian army, not to mention the reinforcements they received from neighboring cities who defied Persian rule… It was much closer to a thousand, I find it accurate that ninjas were far ahead, considering the amount of skill a single ninja possessed, they are much more formidable. Proof? Are Spartans still roaming and waging war? Not a one… Are there still ninjas? Yes, yes there are… Not arguing, just making a point
yes but the persians had around 4000…there were in fact 300 spartans and about 700 others…the others were not half as well trained. spartans def deserve higher ranking
rajputs defeated roman centurions in the show deadliest warrior.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadliest_Warrior_(season_2)#Episode_15:_Roman_Centurion_vs._Rajput_Warrior
The Israeli commando unit is called a sayeret, not sayaret.
very nice…. i feel proud to be a rajput…..
Rajputs are great warriors……
So Delta Force came top
I just asked my friend how good you Yanks are
He said about 12 yrs ago in Afghan he was in the Marines ( not SBS) . He said he was Yomping up mountains along with some Delta guys , he said the Royal Marines had to carry their Kit because they were so out of shape
how many times are you going to start again. I don’t care if your in their army or bulit a time mechine to go back and watch all of England’s battles, it doesn’t matter. The only way we would know if are countries went to war right now with no allies. Do you got that now.
Do you got that now ???? Tell you what it is mate . Everyone hate you American big mouths . If it was up to the British people we wouldn’t be your allies . You only need us because we are the best warrior race on earth . Us and the British commonwealth countries ! You Yanks love our Country for our History something your country has not got .
The only History you have goes back to “Tonto & The Lone Ranger”
Oh and by the way I bet you have a fat arse too ????
First off Glenn you are showing a great disservice to your country. I have a lot of friends in your country. Some have moved to the states. 2nd off we do not need you or your country. We enjoy a great friendship with your country and do a lot of buisness with your country. 3rd you do not have the greatest warrior race on earth. Isreal would probably rank up there as #1 because they live in war every day. Not when some terrorist decides to blow something up but every day. That my friend hones skills we as the rest of the world wish we were born with. So stop your bragging and insulting and lying and try to get along.
Who Is lying I was in the RAF 6 yrs k8409867
So what about Northern Ireland we were honing our skills their for yrs !! What about afghan Iraq kosova etc etc
Glenn:
1st of all, thank you for your service. People like you bare the brunt of the world’s burdens so the rest of us don’t have to.
2nd of all, shut up and listen to yourself. you call the British the warrior race of the world. You claim that the world hates the US and wants them to shut up. You claim that the British military is superior to the US military. You claim that the US had little to do with the outcome of both world wars and instead state that it was the british who decided it.
You appear to think that Britain is good in every way and the world loves them…… What the hell have you been smoking?
Britain has a bloody, cruel, and selfish history. The world does NOT love and revere Britain. Far from it. To cite but a few of the many injustices committed by England on humanity, there is the opium wars, the colonization of India, the colonization of Africa, the many invasions of fellow European countries, and the many bloody and utterly pointless crusades and religious wars that the British so happily fought.
British people think themselves superior throughout history (and apparently still do) to every other country on the planet. The callous disregard for the Chinese during the Opium Wars was an affront to humanity. You people purposely sold the highly addictive and dangerous narcotic of opium (opium was illegal in England, but hey, who cares, they’re just stupid Chinese people right?) to China DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO BUY IT. When the Chinese government destroyed a large amount of opium that the british had illegally smuggled in, britain demanded payment. The Chinese refused. The british proceeded to invade and colonize china, horribly abuse the people, and take the country’s riches for themselves.
You precious British do-gooders did almost the exact same thing in India. In fact, during World War 1, you asked India for help. In exchange for supplying the british ranks with indian soldiers, India was to be set free at the end of the war. Britain agreed. World war one ended and no freedom came with it. After YEARS of putting off the day of liberty for india, world war 2 started. Same thing. Freedom in exchange for troops. Luckily for India they did not buy into your little scheme for power. Gandhi lead a non-violent rebellion against England (to which england responded with violence in several cases) and finally freed india from the atrocities committed by the redcoats and their British commanders.
There are dozens of instances just like this all around the world. You have no reason to be proud. Many of the words you have said are plain lies. I would have expected a better knowledge of your own country’s military exploits from a soldier. It just goes to show how brain washed you people are.
I’m not even American, on fact my mother was born and raised in England, but your obvious lack of understanding of the British people is obvious.
Britain had power and grossly misused it. There is no glory there. only shame. Your arrogant attitude is a testament to your people’s over indulgement in ego.
First, to you ROHIT the ancient warriors may be gone, but they were strong warriors and that’s why they are in the list (even though I don’t agree with most of the choices in it. And secondly, to GLENN us YANKS are have a strong army and we kicked England’s butt, even though we had help we still won and i would like to know how do you know they got a card saying that? Anyway we got even more stronger after that, and we will continue to grow, but i will agree with you that England did have an impresses army back then. and i know you are going to argue that England still is better, but let me stop you there cause it doesn’t matter what me or you think cause the history books over here are biased for us and for you guys it is biased for you, END OF STORY!
Let me start again . You never beat us in the war of independence we pulled out . As you know we were an empire ! Had more concerning issues at the time . Your country is a mere 2/300 yrs old but the way you Yanks mouth off about wars is as usual over the top . As for history books I don’t need them I was in the forces unlike you & the rest of the yanks on here . That is why I know man for man we would beat you every time !!!
so Cornwallis didnt surrender? hmm could have sworn he sent his sword to General Washington which ended the war. Id say we won then their is WWI and WWII which ended shortly after we yanks entered them.
Like I said before you “Yanks” joined in late as usual in both world wars probably because most of the Germans crack troops had already been kllled !
As for delta force etc why did General Shwartzkov prefer to use the SAS in the Gulf War ??
Answer they are the best .
You yanks should stick to GI Jane
Ille tell youa story mate , when I was in the forces ( somet you prob were not ) When the Yanks were in contact with the British . They were given a card , on it said ” Do not drink with the British , do not gamble with the British and last but not least do no fight with the British !” and on the end it said ” You will lose” That is a true story so wind your big mouthed Yank face in & try and shut your mouth ! Something you yanks find hard to do . That’s why everyone hate you
Expected more warriors not soldiers. Zulus!
1. MARCOS of the Indian Navy
2. SAS
3. Seals
4. Spestnaz
5. Gurkha
Spartans, Medieval Knights, Rajputs, Comanches etc are gone.
Read history books.. That is your problem you rely on a book to tell you truth.. If you werent there you dont know… You can call me yank all you want online we both know id crush your fucking skull if you tried that in person…
look at me I am big tuff online man
Tuff off line too I was in the “British” Armed Forces muppet
first things first i think any warriors with guns are not anceint warriors. Secondly at least we got away from england (even if we had help). Yes we were late going into the world wars, but at least we helped. Also i think we need to stay out of every war that happens. Yes it gets us more allies, but also gets us more enemies and we are always left some what defenceless. I would say spartian is not the strongest ancient warrior, yes they are strong built warriors, but they hide behind their shields. I’d like to see them without their shields, or better yet them fist fight. I would say it would be either apache or ninja. Anyway i think i covered everything you guys talked about (or a least the first few topics) anything else just say something
Damn! This list sucks on so many levels. Where to begin..
1. I don’t actually consider modern gun weilding soldiers to be warriors.. Pro soldiers, elite soldiers? Yes. Thats as far as they go for me. Even a 2 year old can shoot a gun. A madieval or ancient weapons were as deadly as the person holding it. The Greeks thought there is no honour in fighting with ranged weapons. Bows, guns – effective but cowardly.
2. Weapons aside, who were more adept and effective in battle agaist equal numbers for their respective time period? Its hard to rank em.
- Roman Legionaries, Praetorians, Gladiators
- Mongol\Hun Raiders\Tartar Cavalaries
- Samurais\Ronins
- Mamluks\Mamelukes
- Vikings
- Aztects & Siuox Warriors
- Gallic Cavalaries
- Spartans
- Knights
- Swiss Mercenaries
- Catapracts
- Rajputs
- etc
Now if we are also listing the most badass, elite soldiers and special forces I’d add..
- SAS
- Highlanders
- Spetznak
- Janissaries
- Longbowmen
- Swedish Fusiliars
- Iron Troops
- Persian & Indian war elephants
- Uhlan\Cossaks\Polish winged Hussars
- Yojimbo
- War Chariots
- Partian Archer Chavalry
- More African, Native American and Roman era ambush warriors
- & Ninjas
It will sound over patriotic but well
I completely aggree with Hussars well they were like 1:10 when 1 was hussars 10 enemies and they won
I’m from Poland (of course)
No SAS? Ridiculous. Or maybe they are just too good for any list, like Chuck Norris
Damn right. They should definitely be up in the top 3, or most probably no.1, both SAS and SASR alike.
true! they must be at least in top 5
Minus Delta Force, every single one of these is from Deadliest Warrior.
You didn’t beat our asses in 1812 look at history books . You lot have never won a war on your own : Vietnam etc etc . Have you ever had an Empire like ours ??? That’s by a Brit from a small island .
Throughout history the best warrior nation of all time
No wonder you Yanks are hated your full of Tosh !
Damn right. They needed help from the French and the Spanish navies to stop the supply of troops and such from getting to America. Mind you, it was more a case of Britain having more pressing issues elsewhere in the Empire. America just wasn’t worth the hassle.
Like your comment Bigin , It’s just a shame those Yanks don’t read history books now an again ! Or maybe get the facts right before they give it large . Their country is what ? How old ? We have been fighting wars for thousands of yrs and they think they are warriors ; Tosh A European army would kick their Big Asses hands down . Or warrior for warrior do you really think they could beat a British Troop ??? Answer No Way
We fought those same wars you guys have been fighting for thousands of years. You act like Americans are a different breed of people. Those fighting in the revolutionary war were almost exclusively from GB. They share the same warrior ancestry you had. And while we are on the subject of getting saved by other nations do we need to mention the more relevant WWI and WWII? Shut up, faggots.
You talk out of your big fat American bum . As usual you came in late for both wars and try to steel the glory . We had been fighting the Germans for 4 yrs before you joined in the 1st World War . Most of the crack troops had been killed already .
Same in 2nd you never came across any crack German troops . They were elsewhere but still got your arses kicked . You never closed the Falais gap let the Germans break out . Also unlike you think You had 2 beeches we had 2 and the Canadians 1 . We were fighting in Caan against crack German troops . Somet you never did in 2nd Ww . Rommel kicked your asses so bad in Africa the Allies were worried you weren’t up to it .
You should read some Real History books not just you American ones
You Americans are just full of bull that’s why everyone hates you !!
Glenn, you are just another queen living in his mother’s basement writing about what a badass he is on the internet. You’ve never even been with a woman, have you?
I ok m8 you yanks ain’t fussy man or woman . I know what ime talking about unlike you big mouthed yanks . You talk about stuff you don’t even have any experience of . At least I’ve served in the most experienced armed forces of all time ! Stick that in your pipe & smoke it !
A huge empire isn’t something to be proud of and yes, the US pretty much rules the world through fear and supporting chosen dictators who will do America’s bidding or be replaced.
first i like to know what you guys are on ,
in order to judge fairly you need to seperate ancient and modern
greatest ancient warrior -SPARTAN no contest
modern pick your choice
there has never or will be a WARRIOR SUCH AS A SPARTAN
I’d argue that a musketeer is more deadly than a spartan. There’s a reason why knights became extinct.
Jez is correct. .50 Cal Ball + Sword = Death… then you add the Cuirass armors into the mixture…
lol at this list
You had every single American military unit on there.. you watch way too much television..
No Huns? No Babylonians? No Egyptians? Where are the Moors? Saracens? The Colonial English Forces? German SS?
lol at Army Rangers and Navy Seals… ugh
The SAS are far superior to American special forces and even a Seal will tell you this. That’s just the UK SAS, don’t even get me started on the Australian and NZ SAS. There should be 1 or 2 American units there at most.
Review your list. It’s a joke.
Well said mate . American forces are pretty useless . SAS all the way .
Um the Maori warriors do not do a Peruperu as you said, I come form New Zealand, and it is called a Haka. Good ranking though as when they moved to modern weaponry they were still a feared entity, look up the Maori battalions exploits in WW1 and WW2. One of the few entries to transcend era’s
Agree their Kerry and I am a Brit , proud you are part of the Commonwealth . True warriors that’s why we like you in the British armed forces .
You fools, the immortals higher than the spartans? The greeks single handedly defeated the immortals in both the battle of marathon and in thermopylae. The battle of thermopylae may have been a defeat but it was a pyrrhic victory for the persians who lost a great deal of soldiers to the significantly outnumbered greek army. Also, the gladiators should be on top 3, an army of rebel gladiators led by spartacus terrorized Roma for many years, always outnumbered they managed to achieve many great victories against the undisciplined, outclassed Roman legions, and, if Spartacus haven’t had split his army into two, he wouldn’t have lost.
Yeah, you should have listed the SAS. Before I found this list, I knew they are true badasses. Maybe should be top 26. Although I don’t know where they would fall in this list. Every entry is well deserved.
I cone to realize as a student of warriorship that mostly all deadliest warriors have come to obtain their skillsets through invasions and unholy wars. I can speak on behalf of the Rajput warriors, or more specifically the Nihang Sikh warriors of approx 500-600 years ago, that they were indeed one of the few warriors that were most humble, spiritual and holy of them all. The Sikh faith is the 5th largest religion in the world and one of the most recently found religions today. It is a beautiful story to understand, of the coming of this religion and what these Sikh warriors fought for. WJKK WJKF
Just adding my name to the cries of “Made by an idiot Yank as no SAS/SBS on here – the best special forces in the world!!”.
Seriously, go learn something about world military, you clearly know nothing.
Respect Steve, you know it!
You Americans make me laugh . I was in the RAF during the Gulf war , RAF Leeming had 3 squadrons of Tornado aircraft 2 of which were in the gulf . they were flying missions 100 ft from the floor . Your Airforce couldn’t do this . My Pals said you yanks didn’t even know how to use your own kit so our boys had to show you ! Also you had no discipline .As for your Delta Force who do you think trained them ?? Yes the SAS , who were formed during the second world war & fought hundreds of secret wars . Also the SBS , Paras , Royal Marine commando etc . You Yanks make me laugh you haven’t even won a war on your own
And the British supermen couldnt even defeat a small little army like the IRA—-admit it, we beat you.If we had an army equal in size we’d raze London again.Alas, we do not, we “ho chi minh” you to death.Nice, eh?
Beat us in 1812 you obviously haven’t read any history books have you ? We the little Great Britain had the largest Empire of all time . Something the USA hasn’t . Anyway you read your family tree and see where you came from . Real Americans are Indians
No… Indians are from India. Native Americans are from the Americas. Just tend to your little island.
Get your facts right I was in the armed forces at the time of the troubles. If you know anything about Rules of engagement . The IRA were terrorists who didn’t wear uniform . As for not beating them ; Tosh , as soon as Maggie changed the rules of engagement the SAS were taking them out as they liked .As for you how did you get on in Vietnam ??? All your military might hey ??? Utter Tosh you talk
Besides the wars we saved your asses in and the war in which we beat ur asses in 1812 anybody
Buddy i respect the british army i think they are very good but you can’t just call americans losers you gotta respect them to.
Yeah,I agree with the SAS but SBS tsch..
This is why business students shouldn’t be writing about military history or “History’s Deadliest Warriors”….
It would be nice to have some input as to why specific warriors are where they are, I mean come on, for one you are comparing many bronze/iron age warriors against modern age warriors with MODERN GUNS. Why is the Immortal better ranked than the Spetsnaz?? (Obviously not because of weapons lol)
But reading the bios was interesting I will say. Also, my understanding was the French Foreign Legion were soldiers the French used as “expendables” and were pretty much criminals, is that understanding incorrect? Thanks!
What…No S.A.S.???????? They need to be at least in top 5 , and the cossacks ?
Absolutely! Said it in comment here before. My top 4, SAS/SBS, Royal Marine Commando, Gurkha def deserve the 3rd spot though. Seriously fuckin hard!
Seriously one sided, four entires from the US and no mention of the most feared special forces in the world, the SAS? If you showed this list to anyone with any actual military history knowledge, you would be laughed out of town.
what about the Sikhs? they held back and eventually defeated the Mughals despite being heavily outnumbered in every battle. India today would be a muslim state! They even gave the British a run for their money in the anglo-sikh battle
dead right kieran j. sas sbs. nuff said!
Sorry but this list is poor, the Spetsnaz shouldn’t be so low and how the hell are the SAS and SBS not on here? Clearly made by an American.
If only some of the old warriors had modern weapons, this conversation would be very different. if the serious question is who is the best one to one combatant using similar weapons, then the answer and discussion would be very different and more appropriate.
okay first of all i want to know if this list is even in order because a guy with a gun is more deadlier that one with a sword and or just put them in order from era like; ancient times, middle age, and today deadliest warriors wich use a gun
What about Chuck Norris?
Why no SAS? The people who helped train Delta force?
No mention of the cossacks? Go figure. Probably too scared to list them.
not too sure toufiqu e hossain but would love to hear some more opinions on this particular list!?
isnt this entry from the deadlist warrior show seris aired in history channel
abso-fuckin-lutely shit list! totally agree with all above, although you gotta agree the gurkhas seriously kick ass. if i was to be betting on a scrap between an american marine and a british royal marine, i know where my money would be goin. very bias!and sas…nuff fuckin said!
spartans at 21 isn’t that too low?
Not too accurate me thinks.
Obviously an American writer who watches too much TV. SAS anyone?
Cool list! Just in my opinion the Knight is too low and Samurai too high. Knights lived under a code too and were allowed to overtake the kingdoms they lived if it was needed to protect the people, since they actually served God. They had a sword combat style that rivaled the samurai.
Also check SAS and Vatican Guard, both kicked major ass in history.
No samurai sword skills are greater than knights but knights have greater, stronger body than the samurai, that’s the reason samurai had to increase their skill.
quite interesting!! proud that i am from nepal!!
Reply to Ravi , So you should be Ravi I was in RAF so know a bit about the Gurka lads . So to the British people & how we love and respect them . I live in Darlington near Caterick garrison so see the Gurka lads every week always smart , well dressed and virtuous . Could certainly teach a lesson or two to the normal guy on the street .
No SAS? List seems a little bias if you ask me.