An officer out to win glory in war, regardless of the cost. Sometimes the cost to himself, but usually only to his men. (Sometimes just the foot soldiers, when he regards only officers as important, sometimes all subordinates, when he subordinates them all to his quest for glory.) Indeed, in peacetime, he may foment war; if he has enough power, he may insist on attack. The Caligula, when a Glory Hound, is particularly dangerous. Sub-Trope of Glory Seeker, who is also after glory but doesn't have to do any discreditable to get it. Examples of Glory Hound include: