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
225. Berlin, Rommel and Liberating the Netherlands.
Covering a wide range of fascinating topics from the race to Berlin to the liberation of Finnmark in the far north of Scandinavia, Saul and Patrick address some of the multitude of questions which we…
00:36:08 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
224. Will Ukraine lower the age of Conscription?
In this week's edition of Battleground Ukraine Saul and Patrick discuss the fallout from a series of escalations last week, the US's push for Ukraine to lower its age of conscription in order to comb…
00:49:58 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
223. Odesa in Love and War
In a powerful interview Patrick speaks to author Julian Evans who has over the past 30 years build his own powerful connection to Ukraine and in particular the city of Odesa.
He describes his exper…
00:35:13 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
222. Battleground '44 - The Middle East
In this episode Patrick is joined by historian and former British Army Officer Sir Simon Mayall, to discuss the Middle East - both the region's role in the conflict but also the lasting impact that …
00:30:08 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
221. A week of dramatic escalation
In what has been one of the most dramatic, dangerous and consequential stages of the war, Saul and Patrick react to the latest developments of a very dynamic situation which is constantly evolving.
…
00:54:47 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
220. The extraordinary story of Pamela Churchill Harriman
Joining Patrick to discuss the remarkable story of one of the most significant female figures of the Second World War - Pamela Churchill Harriman, is Sonia Purnell - Author of the book Kingmaker: Pam…
00:45:53 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
219. Exhaustion in the East - A dispatch from Kharkiv.
Joining Patrick and Saul from Kharkiv to discuss the situation in the east of Ukraine is Belgian journalist - Arnaud De Decker, Arnaud has been reporting from Ukraine for over two years and is now ba…
00:43:03 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
218. What is Trump's plan for Ukraine?
To discuss what has been a fascinating and dramatic week Saul and Patrick look to Washington for signs of of how Ukraine’s titanic struggle with Russia might play out. Meanwhile on the battlefield it…
00:51:06 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
217. Why Trump's victory has provided hope to some in Ukraine.
Why does Trump's election provide hope for some in Ukraine? Well joining Saul and Patrick from Kyiv to discuss this, is friend of the podcast Joe Lindsey. Joe gives us an update on the mood in Kyiv a…
00:34:57 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
216. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2
In the second episode of the story of the British quest to sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz, Patrick picks up the story following Operation Source - the X Craft raid, and tells the tale …
00:33:04 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
215. Remembrance Day special
To mark Remembrance day in the UK, Patrick and Saul discuss the history and symbolism behind the occasion, and also speak to veterans and organisers they met during London Poppy day, including Ben St…
00:33:57 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.
Reflecting on Trump's seismic win in the US presidential election earlier this week, Saul and Patrick discuss what this means for US support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Patrick also speak…
00:55:53 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine - reaction special
In this emergency special Saul is Joined by Roger Moorhouse to discuss their immediate reaction to Trumps election victory and what it means for Ukraine and NATO.
If you have any thoughts or questio…
00:18:50 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1
In the first of two episodes, Patrick and Saul discuss the Royal Navy's quest to sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz, the heaviest battleship ever built by a European Navy.
Drawing on his …
00:37:39 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
211. Ukraine holds its breath
With Kyiv holding its breath in an anxious wait for the results of the US presidential election, Saul and Patrick discuss the widening international consternation at the impending arrival of North Ko…
00:34:04 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought between US and Japanese naval forces in October 1944 is the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 personnel involved. Joining Saul to discuss the events …
00:47:17 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
209. North Korean troops to be sent to Ukraine
The big news this week was an alarming report from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service that North Korea had transferred some of its special forces to eastern Russia where they are said to be …
00:46:10 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
208. Cassino '44
In this episode of Battleground '44 series Saul speaks to Historian and friend of the show James Holland. James will be familiar to many listeners as co-host of our sister podcast, We Have Ways of Ma…
00:47:49 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
207. Is Russia facing Economic disaster?
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul and Patrick discuss the curious state of limbo that is in play ahead of the US presidential election, the relentless and bloody nature of the fighting in…
00:39:34 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
206. Battleground '44 - Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox
In this episode of Battleground '44 Saul and Patrick explore the story of Nazi Germany's most famous General - Erwin Rommel. Nicknamed the Desert Fox due to his successful exploits in North Africa, h…
00:47:59 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
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