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Commanders: The Best of the Rest

The commanders who didn’t make our main series, but left a lasting mark on WWII.

We go beyond the legend to explore one of the Second World War's greatest commanders.

How did the mastermind of Pearl Harbour hasten Japan’s downfall?

As Supreme Commander, Eisenhower led Allied invasions, shaping WWII legacy.

Lauded and criticised in equal measure, does Montgomery deserve his reputation?

Was Erwin Rommel the battlefield genius that his legend suggests?

Just weeks after Vladimir Putin becomes Prime Minister, four bombs go off. Who did it?

The story of Muslim Sicily, and its influence on European history.

The story of Gettysburg, the Civil War battle that shaped the future of the United States.

The dramatic royal love story that spiralled into a constitutional crisis.