Some were masters of military strategy or were daring battlefield commanders. Others made blunders which left their reputations in shreds.Leaders in Battle breathes new life into some of the most famous commanders in history. . Exciting, dramatic film reconstructions. Expert commentary and analyses Accounts from primary sources.Period images and paintingsJULIUS CAESARJulius Caesar is one of the central figures in Roman history. Rapid promotions from a humble civil servant put him in command of the mighty Roman Legions, and established him as a great but bloodthirsty general.OLIVER CROMWELLOliver Cromwell was born in relative obscurity in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, but he was to rise to prominence as one of the greatest Generals and Statesmen that Britain has ever produced.THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGHJohn Churchill, born in 1650, was to become one of the greatest military leaders in eighteenth century history, changing the face of battletactics forever.LORD ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSONHoratio Nelson was born into a fairly poor but genteel family in the quiet backwaters of Norfolk. From his unassuming background he rose through the ranks of the British Navy, eventually becoming Admiral and a viscount, and one of Britain¹s greatest heroes.