This general played a role in the decisive victory against the British in the Battle of Yorktown. In fact, his name was used as a code word in the battle.
Answer Rochambeau
Rochambeau had the honor of his name being used as a code word at the Battle of Yorktown. Although likely not the same degree of honor, his name is also used synonymously for "rock, paper, scissors".
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