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
305. Battleground '45 Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul David and Roger Moorhouse take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the Second World War.
These include a look at the Japanese in Ch…
00:45:04 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
304. The New Axis of Evil: Russia, China, Iran & North Korea
This week Patrick and Saul analyse Donald Trump's sudden policy reversal on Ukraine, pledging defensive weapons after a concerning pause. They question if it's a true change of heart or a tactical mo…
00:34:35 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
303. Fiction's Finest Hour - Unpacking the Best WWII Literature
This week on Battleground, Saul and Patrick are stepping away from the tactics and into the narrative, discussing their picks for the best fiction books born out of the Second World War.
They delve …
00:42:10 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
302. America First, Ukraine Last?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop delve into the disappointing turn in US support. Whilst meetings last week at the NATO summit offered a glimmer of hope, the White House's abr…
00:58:57 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
301. Okinawa - The Typhoon of Steel
In this episode of Battleground, Saul and Patrick descend into the brutal depths of the Battle of Okinawa.
Together they examine the strategic brilliance and tragic missteps on both sides, including…
00:34:51 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
300. Trump's Middle East Doctrine: What Will it Mean for Ukraine?
Join Patrick Bishop and Saul David on Battleground as they dissect the astonishing new dynamics in global power politics. Donald Trump's recent decisive actions in the Iran-Israel crisis – including …
00:43:12 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
299. The Greatest Force: Rewriting RAF Bomber Command's Legacy
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop sits down with former Financial Times reporter Marcus Gibson to discuss his controversial new book, The Greatest Force.
Gibson's research challenges …
00:32:45 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
298. Will Ukraine be affected by events in Iran?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop unpack a seismic shift in global conflict. As Israel's astonishing assault on Iran's military leadership and nuclear capabilities sends shockw…
00:36:15 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
297. Operation Downfall: The Invasion That Never Was
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul David speaks to Robert Lyman to delve into the meticulously planned, yet ultimately unexecuted, Allied invasion of Japan: Operation Downfall.
As the war in…
00:39:40 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
296. How LA Unrest Impacts The Russia-Ukraine War
The world’s focus on Ukraine has been affected by the clashes in Los Angeles this week between law enforcement and protestors against Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Saul David and Patrick B…
00:37:42 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
295. Chiang Kai-shek
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul is joined by, Professor Alexander V. Pantsov, a renowned historian and author specialising in 20th-century Chinese history.
Together, they delve into the co…
00:33:44 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
294. Operation Spider's Web
Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the two audacious operations that have shocked the Kremlin and reshaped the narrative. We dive into "Operation Spider's Web," the mass drone attacks…
00:48:46 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
293. Battleground '45 Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul and Patrick take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the second world war.
These include a look into returning POWs, preparation fo…
00:32:53 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
292. Long-Range Fire & POWs Return
Has Donald Trump finally had enough? In this week's Battleground Ukraine Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse his condemnation of Putin's "crazy" actions and the possibility of new US sanctions foll…
00:37:12 |
Fri 30 May 2025
291. Europe's Crossroads – From Victory to New World Order
In this episode of Battleground '45, Patrick Bishop and Saul David transport us back to the immediate aftermath of World War II. The celebrations are over, and the monumental task of rebuilding has b…
00:38:45 |
Wed 28 May 2025
290. A Diplomatic Freeze
A strange calm has fallen over diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, leaving many questioning the path forward. In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop dissect the apparent an…
00:39:49 |
Fri 23 May 2025
289. The Georgian Texel Uprising - The War Beyond Surrender
In this episode of Battleground 45, Roger welcomes author and expert Eric Lee to delve into one of World War II's most remarkable and often overlooked events: the Georgian Uprising on the Dutch islan…
00:45:54 |
Wed 21 May 2025
288. Putin's No-Show at Peace Talks
Welcome to a special edition of Battleground Ukraine. With Saul and Roger absent, producer James Hodgson joins Patrick to dissect the significant non-event of the week: Vladimir Putin's failure to ap…
00:34:25 |
Fri 16 May 2025
287. Beyond Victory: Phil Craig on the Uncomfortable Realities of 1945
Joining Saul on this week's Battleground '45 is bestselling author and award winning filmmaker, Phil Craig. Together they delve into the deeply thought-provoking narrative of Phil's new book "1945:…
00:38:06 |
Wed 14 May 2025
286. Colonel Khazan on Peace, Unmanned Systems, and Ukraine's Future
In this Battleground Ukraine special we take you back to our last trip to Ukraine where Saul and Patrick sat down with friend of the podcast Colonel Pavlo Khazan, in his home in Kyiv.
They discuss …
00:36:46 |
Mon 12 May 2025
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