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
285. Ukraine's Innovative Successes & Putin's Ceasefire request
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop analyse Ukraine's reported downing of Russian jets with naval drones, in what has been called a military first.
They also look…
00:54:52 |
Fri 09 May 2025
284. Against All Odds: Surviving Auschwitz and Beyond
This week on Battleground 45, we have a powerful conversation about resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable darkness.
Saul is joined by Wendy Hold…
00:38:41 |
Wed 07 May 2025
283. Could The Strategic Minerals Deal be a Turning Point?
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Patrick is back and together he and Saul delve into the latest news from Ukraine, starting with a look at the details and implications of the newly signed strategic…
00:59:19 |
Fri 02 May 2025
282. The Battle of Berlin & Hitler's final days
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul and Roger discuss the Battle of Berlin, the final, bloody showdown for the Nazi capital.
Together they delve into the huge Red Army offensive and the desper…
00:46:40 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
281. Will Trump Walk Away?
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect the dramatic unraveling of the Trump administration's proposed 7-point peace plan. With a controversial Easter truce riddled …
00:40:35 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
280. Brothers-in-Arms (Briefly) - The Meeting at Torgau
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick joins Saul to delve into the historic meeting of American and Red Army Soldiers on the banks of the Elbe near Torgau, Germany on April 25, 1945.
As Soviet an…
00:26:35 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
279. From Diplomacy to the Coal Mines: Ukraine's Complex Realities
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David discuss the escalating diplomatic tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine, particularly President Trump's controversial remarks regar…
00:54:39 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
278. Targeting Tyranny: Bombing Hitler's Mountain Retreat
Hitler's Berghof was more than just a mountain retreat; it was a key location for Nazi decision-making and a powerful symbol of the regime. Patrick Bishop and Saul David delve into the history of thi…
00:28:12 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
277. Georgia's future and second chances for Ukrainian deserters.
In this episode Saul David and Roger Moorhouse speak to Belgian War reporter Arnaud De Decker about his recent trip to Georgia and Armenia where he witnessed the growing tensions between Georgian's a…
00:36:12 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
276. Chinese Fighters in Donetsk and Russian Deserters
This week on Battleground: Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse President Zelensky's announcement of captured Chinese fighters and its potential to draw the West's attention to Beijing's r…
00:40:54 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
275. Okinawa: Part 2 - The Bitter End and Aftermath
In this episode of Battleground Saul and Roger conclude their two-part examination of the Battle for Okinawa. Together they analyse the strategic importance of securing the island for the planned inv…
00:37:38 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
274. Is Trump turning against Putin?
In this episode Saul is joined by Roger to discuss the latest news surrounding the war in Ukraine, including Trump's frustrated remarks aimed at the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin which may signal a…
00:45:34 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
273. The Battle of Okinawa: Part 1 - The Invasion
In this first of a two-part special, Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the first phase of the Battle of Okinawa. They explore the island's crucial role in the Pacific theater, the im…
00:38:15 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
272. Is a Genuine Peace Deal Even Possible?
This week Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed separately by both sides with the US in Riyadh.
They also delve into the …
00:37:18 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
271. The Siege of Breslau: Where Nazi Fanaticism Met the Red Army's Fury
In this episode Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to discuss the grim realities of the Siege of Breslau, a city trapped by Hitler's desperate, suicidal strategy which transformed Breslau into a…
00:46:18 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
270. Failed Diplomacy: Putin Rejects Trump's Peace Push in Ukraine
This week, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect the latest diplomatic manoeuvres and frontline developments in the Ukraine war. Donald Trump's much-anticipated phone call with Vladimir Putin, aimed…
00:52:20 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
269. Battleground '45 - Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul is joined by Roger Moorhouse to take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the second world war.
These include a look into Switzerlan…
00:48:31 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
268. From Kharkiv Nights to Hollywood Lights: Kateryna's Story
This week, we bring you a remarkable interview where Patrick spoke with special operations unit commander Kateryna Ratyshna, a young woman from Kharkiv who has been fighting on the front lines since …
00:44:53 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
267. Is peace possible, or will Putin's conditions derail everything?
The ceasefire deal agreed between the US and Ukraine faces immediate hurdles. Patrick Bishop and Saul David dissect the news surrounding this fragile agreement, taking a look at Russia's "eye-waterin…
00:49:42 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
266. Operation Varsity: Crossing the Rhine
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop dissect Operation Varsity, the audacious Allied airborne operation across the Rhine in March 1945. They explore the strategic aims, the intens…
00:44:46 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
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