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HistoryExtra podcast · 2026-11-10 · 32 min · 5,242 words

Secrets of history's greatest commanders

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Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. Which battlefield victory did Napoleon rank as his most brilliant? How did Julius Caesar squeeze that extra one percent commitment out of his soldiers? And what cunning ruse did George Washington implement to outfox the British at Yorktown? In this episode of the History Extra podcast

Ian McGregor talks Spencer Mizin through history's greatest battles. And considers what qualities separate the very best commanders. From the also runs. And if you want to access our new podcast series, The Full Story. Then sign up to our membership.

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