Introduction

An historical examination of military errors that led to major defeats in war.

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Outline

This episode explores the three sins which many great leaders seem to possess – arrogance, ambition and vanity – and how in particular these attributes manifested themselves in the leadership of the Second World War, from Field Marshall Montgomery to General MacArthur.

Great Military Blunders Series

You can find a full index of Great Military Blunders (2000) here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Katherine English, Heenan Bhatti, Peter Bate, and Jeremy Lovering.
• Producer(s): Emma Jessop and Stephen Malit.
• Cinematography: Fred Fabre and Jon Wood.
• Production: Darlow Smithson Productions.
• Release Date: 24 February 2000 (UK).
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.