the general who burnt his own Fleet Tariq bin Zaya the Muslim General was a real Do or Die person when he famously crossed the Strait of Gibraltar to conquer Spain he was greeted by a significantly larger force of King Roderick there was doubt in his Camp as the majority of his men suggested they should Retreat and not engage in battle however Tariq had other plans he set his own Fleet on fire and made it clear that retreat was not an option it was either Victory or death addressing his men before battle he said o my
Warriors wither would you flee behind you is the sea before you the enemy they ended up winning the battle in conquered Spain which the Muslims ruled for the next one thousand years