3. Bai Qi (China)
Known as the ‘Human Butcher’, Bai Qi was a legendary but fearsome general in ancient China’s Warring States period. Serving the Qin state, he masterminded a series of devastating campaigns, with the Battle of Changping standing as a testament to his ruthless efficiency and tactical brilliance. Bai Qi’s strategies reshaped the balance of power, earning him notoriety as one of the deadliest generals in history. Source
