Battleground
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turned their attention to the war in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1945.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
325. Tunisgrad: Part III - Rommel's 'Last Dance'
In the third instalment of our Tunisgrad series, Saul and Roger explore two pivotal moments from early 1943. First, they head to the Casablanca Conference, where Allied leaders Churchill and Roosevel…
00:40:08 |
Wed 17 Sep 2025
324. Testing the Alliance: The Russian Drone Incursion
This week, hosts Saul David and Roger Moorhouse discuss a series of momentous events that could be seen as a turning point in the war.
They analyse a shocking Russian glide bomb attack on civilians…
00:35:32 |
Fri 12 Sep 2025
323. Tunisgrad: Part II - Operation Torch and the Race for Tunis
In this episode, Saul and Roger dive into the chaotic opening moves of the Tunisian campaign, covering Operation Torch and the frantic "Race for Tunis."
Together they explore how the Allied invasio…
00:41:05 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
322. The Axis of Authoritarians
In this episode of Battleground: Ukraine, hosts Patrick Bishop and Saul David dissect the recent military parade in Beijing, where the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea appeared together.
T…
00:31:31 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
321. Tunisgrad: Part I - The Desert War
In the first our four-part Tunisgrad series, Saul sets the scene by covering the North African campaign from September 1940 to November 1942. Beginning with the Italian invasion of Egypt, the initial…
00:46:37 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
320. Peace Falters, Tariffs Bite, and Ukraine's New Weapon
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse why recent diplomatic summits have failed to move the needle on peace in Ukraine.
They also discuss two surprising developments: new…
00:36:11 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
319. Battleground '45 - your questions answered
In the final episode of our Battleground '45 series Saul and Patrick tie up some loose ends by answering listeners' questions on all things Second World War-related.
Together they discuss why Spain …
00:40:32 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
318. The Summits That Changed Nothing
In this episode, host Patrick Bishop welcomes back friend of the show and veteran journalist, Julius Strauss. Just back from the Donbas in Eastern Ukraine, Julius shares his account of the current si…
00:32:23 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
317. The Ratline: Nazi Fugitives and Their Evasion of Justice
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick delve into the dark history of the ratlines, a system of escape routes used by high-ranking Nazi officials and collaborators to flee Europe after …
00:30:49 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
316. Is a Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Now Possible?
In this special reaction episode, we break down the key takeaways from the White House meeting, including the surprising possibility of a Putin-Zelenskyy face-to-face, Trump's sudden openness to secu…
00:14:15 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
315: Humiliation in Anchorage: Why Putin Won, and What it Means for the West
Welcome to Battleground! In this special episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack the stunning outcome of the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
After waiting for …
00:23:29 |
Sun 17 Aug 2025
314. The Fate of Donetsk: Trump, Putin, and the "Fortress Belt".
As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare to meet, Patrick and Saul dissect the unsettling details of a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, including Trump's suggested "land-swapping," which could forc…
00:50:24 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
313. The Nuremberg Trials
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick explore the Nuremberg Trials, examining their significance in delivering justice after World War II.
Join us as we delve into the courtroom proc…
00:37:14 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
312. The Trump-Putin Standoff: Will Sanctions End the War?
Join Saul and Patrick as they recap the latest news from Ukraine in what was a rather chaotic week that saw Trump deploy US nuclear submarines after a tense online spat with former Russian President …
00:44:50 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
311. More Than the Bomb: The Soviet Factor in Japan's Surrender
In this episode of Battleground 45 Saul is joined by Evan Mawdsley to examine the final weeks of World War II from the perspective of the Soviet Union.
Together they explore Stalin’s strategic goal…
00:31:51 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
310. Trump's Ultimatum & Ukraine's Foreign Fighters
This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David tackle the latest Ukraine news starting with a look at Donald Trump's dramatic new deadline for Putin – a mere "ten or 12 days" to achieve peace in Ukraine. …
00:50:02 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
309. Battleground '45: The Shadow of the Atom Bomb
At Potsdam, the victorious Allies finalise the future of a shattered Europe while the terrifying secret of the atomic bomb forces a decision that will forever redefine warfare.
In this episode of Ba…
00:39:44 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
308. Is Kyiv Risking Western Support?
A week after President Trump's stunning U-turn, Saul and Patrick discuss a surge of renewed Western support for Ukraine. With Europe announcing its 18th sanctions package, imposing a landmark oil pri…
00:46:03 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
307. Burma's End and the Road to Operation Downfall
On this episode of Battleground 45, Saul welcomes historian Jack Bowsher to delve into the climactic final months of the Burma Campaign, and the rest of British involvement in the final phases of the…
00:40:06 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
306. Ukraine's Unexpected Boost
Has the tide turned for Ukraine? In this episode Saul and Patrick unpack President Trump's bold new strategy, including substantial military supplies and a looming deadline for a peace settlement bac…
00:45:04 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
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