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
7. Russian desperation?
In light of Putin's call up of reservists, Patrick speaks to friend of the show Askold Krushelnycky, who's been in the recently recaptured areas of Ukraine around Kherson in the past week.
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00:49:14 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
6. Ukraine Strikes Back
In the wake of the massive Ukrainian breakthrough in the Kharkiv area, and the recapturing of vast swathes of Ukrainian territory, we hear from the former head of the British Army General Lord Dannat…
01:08:55 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
5 . War crimes & 'the Reckoning'
A horrifying feature of the War in Ukraine has been the atrocities committed, particularly against the civilian population. Veteran war reporter Janine di Giovanni joins Patrick and Saul this week to…
00:44:51 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
4. A Lieutenant-Colonel's frontline reality
Environmental engineer and serving Ukrainian Lieutenant Colonel - Pavlo Khazan, joins Patrick and Saul to talk about his role in commanding C4 operations on the frontline of the Russian invasion; giv…
00:56:46 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
3. The Russian mindset
Russia's behavior in launching the invasion of Ukraine caught many in the West off guard, so Saul has been speaking to expert on Russian History - Professor Orlando Figes to understand what Putin's c…
01:15:08 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
2. The Ukrainian counter-offensive
Ukrainian forces are looking to cut-off Russia's 'Land Bridge' to Crimea, with a possible large offensive being launched in the south of the country in the coming weeks. Patrick and Saul speak to Ang…
00:43:22 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Battleground: Ukraine
In this new series, Saul and Patrick explore the current conflict in Ukraine. They begin by looking back to the first days of hostilities in Kyiv with BBC journalist Paul Kenyon, followed by Ukrainia…
01:12:17 |
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Bonus: Steve Hoyland, 148 Commando Battery
Steve Hoyland, who in 1982 was a parachute-qualified radio operator in the Royal Artillery’s 148 Commando Battery, gives a hair-raising account of his time on operations with the Special Forces durin…
01:02:27 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Bonus: 'Piggy' Trotter and bomb disposal
Graham 'Piggy' Trotter recounts his time as a Navy Clearance Driver during the campaign, including the heart-stopping de-fusing of a thousand pound bomb from RFA Sir Lancelot. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
00:36:16 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
16. Reflections and response
With hundreds of messages received through the course of the series, Patrick and Saul answer as many questions they can and add some responses from listeners who were involved in the campaign. Hosted…
01:00:16 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
15. Going home
With the military action over, Saul and Patrick cover the aftermath of the war and the impact it had both on the nation and the individuals who were caught up in it. They end with personal reflection…
00:34:18 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
14. Surrender
With the Argentine forces routed in the mountains, the British task force roll into Port Stanley as the official surrender finally comes. Hear memories from the islanders, and Patrick's recollection …
00:46:34 |
Mon 04 Jul 2022
13. The Battle of Wireless Ridge
In the final phase of the battle for Port Stanley, the momentum of the initial assault continues as British forces assault Wireless Ridge and the Battle of Mount Tumbledown begins. Hosted on Acast. S…
00:37:37 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
12. The Battle for the Mountains
As the war nears its climax, British forces launch an attack on the Argentinian positions despite savage Falkland Island winter weather in the mountains surrounding Port Stanley. Hosted on Acast. S…
00:40:44 |
Mon 20 Jun 2022
11. Disaster on the Sir Galahad
In one of the most tragic and horrifying incidents in the war for the British forces, the Sir Galahad landing craft is bombed when fully laden with Welsh Guards. Saul and Patrick explore the decision…
00:55:39 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
10. The race for Port Stanley
As focus turns towards the capital Port Stanley, a treacherous 'yomp' across difficult terrain and conflicting priorities from commanding officers mean the British forces are left vulnerable. Hosted …
01:01:51 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
9. The Battle of Goose Green
As the British forces pushed into the island from their landing point at San Carlos Water, they encountered a well-defended Argentinian position in the settlement of Goose Green, leading to the most …
01:05:12 |
Mon 30 May 2022
8. The sinking of HMS Coventry and Atlantic Conveyor
After British successes in landing troops on the Falkland Islands, the Argentinian air force strike back, sinking two British ships with their bombs and French-built Exocet missiles. Saul posits a ne…
00:51:50 |
Mon 23 May 2022
7. The Battle of San Carlos Water
The Argentinian Air Force mobilise and attack the landing British Task Force at San Carlos Water. Hear thrilling eye witness accounts from Mark Hankin, a 17-year-old Royal Marine tasked with machine …
00:50:31 |
Mon 16 May 2022
6. The landing
After journeying for weeks through the Atlantic Ocean, the Task Force reaches the Falkland Islands and begins the difficult process of a successful amphibious landing. Having picked San Carlos Water …
00:40:50 |
Mon 09 May 2022
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