A documentary series which examines the way that a few unusual men of different nations rose to the challenge of high command. A second chance to see four programmes about World War II in Europe, to be followed by three new programmes on commanders behind the Far East war.

This film is about a commander whose role in the war provokes question and argument. It fell to Harris to carry out the policy of bombing German cities. The programme presents the facts in the career of a man who had to send his men again and again into a long and terrible battle, yet himself could only command from the rear. A career ending in partial eclipse once the war was won.
Narrated by Frank Gillard.

(Colour)