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Khalid bin al Walid or Subutai?

Khalid bin al Walid and Subutai were two of the greatest generals in military history. Both led huge campaigns of conquest and achieved massive victories. When comparing Khalid and Subutai who do you think was the better commander? Whose victories seem more impressive? What battles best illustrate their prowess? Were either of these commanders victories due more to their armies skill than their own ability?

Khalid is said to have fought around a hundred battles, both major battles and minor skirmishes as well as single duels, during his military career. Having remained undefeated, he is claimed by some to be one of the finest military generals in history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khalid_ibn_al-Walid

Subutai directed more than twenty campaigns in which he conquered thirty-two nations and won sixty-five pitched battles, during which he conquered or overran more territory than any other commander in history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subutai

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