Name: The Great Commanders
Released: 2022-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Brian Cox

TV Show · Documentary · History

The Great Commanders Is An Awardwinning Expert Portrait Of Six Men Alexander The Great Julius Caesar Horatio Nelson Napoleon Bonaparte Ulysses S Grant And Georgi Zhukov Their Military Genius Indisputably Changed The Course Of World History Each Episode Reveals Their Personal Background Tactical Strategy Skills And The Vital Importance Of Each Mans Unique Qualities

2022 · 45m

Starring Brian Cox

Director Phil Grabsky

EPISODE 1

Georgy Zhukov

Following The Russian Revolution Georgi Zhukov Rose To Become Stalins Deputy In The War Against Hitler Though Innovative He Was A Singleminded Soldier Whose Abilities Helped Turn The War Around

45m
EPISODE 2

Ulysses S Grant

At The Beginning Of The Civil War Ulysses S Grant Worked In A Store Within Four Years He Was Commanding The Union Armies And Within Eight He Was President Of The United States

45m
EPISODE 3

Horatio Nelson

Horatio Nelson Is Britains Greatest Naval Hero Though At Times Insubordinate And Reckless Nelsons Professional Skills And Personal Inspiration Brought Him Uncommon Successes Throughout The Mediterranean And Atlantic

45m
EPISODE 4

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte Was A Political And Military Genius Who Exploited The Turmoil Of Revolution To Become Emperor Of France He Then Used His Command Skills To Conquer Europe

44m
EPISODE 5

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar A Scheming Politician Used Military Power To Dominate Rome Massively In Debt He Led His Armies Through A Decade Of Conquest To Bid For Wealth Glory And Power

44m
EPISODE 6

Alexander The Great

The first mdash and perhaps the greatest mdash commander was Alexander the Great In his early twenties Alexander conquered more of the known world than anyone before or since

44m

Brian Cox

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Phil Grabsky

Director
Phil Grabsky

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Phil Grabsky

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