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Commander in Chief

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In every presidency there comes a moment, when vital, history making choices need to be made and the president must take charge. From headline making news to secret evaluations made behind closed doors, uncover the real events that led to some of the most influential decisions ever made by America's presidents in ‘Commander In Chief'. Featuring rare images and declassified audio recordings, as well as insightful interviews with historians, journalists, and former advisors, this fascinating new series tells the behind-the-scenes story of the decisions made in the chambers of power. From Nixon's struggle to bring an honourable conclusion to the Vietnam war whilst scandal and subterfuge undermined his presidency, to George H W Bush's attempts to deal with Saddam Hussein whilst remaining mindful of the lessons learned in Vietnam and his own experiences as a World War II veteran, discover how monumental domestic and foreign policies are shaped.