Battleground
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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...
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373 epizod
Kyiv Under Pressure: The Fate of Donbas
Join us as Saul David and Roger Moorhouse digest the latest news from Ukraine, including the intense pressure mounting on Kyiv as the Trump administra...
351. Hero or Villain: Episode 2 - Arthur Harris
In the second episode of our Hero or Villain series, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief...
350. "Make Money Not War": The $2 Trillion Price Tag on Trump's Ukraine "Peace"
Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse discuss a familiar feeling of "deja vu" as the latest US peace mission to Moscow—led by envoys Steve Witkoff and Ja...
349. Hero or Villain: Episode 1 - Erwin Rommel
In the first of our latest Battleground history series Patrick Bishop and Roger Morehouse tackle Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the Nazi Germany commande...
348. The 28-Point Scandal
Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine, including the extraordinary collapse and revision of the...
347. Battleground Korea: Episode IV - The Unfinished Truce and Enduring Legacy
In this final episode of our Korean War series, hosts Saul, David, and Roger Morehouse examine the enduring legacy of the 1953 Armistice, exploring th...
346. Lord Robertson on Putin's Propaganda, NATO's Future, and the Russian 'Surrender Plan'
Former NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen joins Saul, David, and Patrick Bishop for an authoritative briefing from the House of Lord...
335. What's in this Peace Plan? - Reaction Special
With the latest news from Ukraine coming to light as to the seriousness in which the Trump administration are pushing this latest peace proposal, Patr...
344. Pokrovsk, Polish Sabotage, & the Secret Peace Plan
This week discussing the latest from Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David examine the ongoing, costly Battle for Pokrovsk, arguing that Russia's fix...
343. Battleground Korea: Episode V - The War of Wills and the Grind for Peace
This episode plunges into the brutality of static warfare. We explore the Chinese Spring Offensive of 1951 and the desperate defensive battles fought...
342. On the Brink: Is Pokrovsk About to Fall?
In this crucial episode of Battleground: Ukraine, hosts Saul David and Patrick Bishop dissect the high-stakes battle for Pokrovsk, a strategic rail an...
341. Battleground Korea: Episode IV - The Dragon Awakens
After their great victory at Inchon, UN forces race north toward the Chinese border, dreaming of ending the war fast. But, they ignore the warning sig...
340. The Uncertain Stasis: Is the War in Ukraine Truly Frozen?
After a two-month absence, Patrick Bishop returns to the Battleground microphone to join Saul David, offering a fresh, big-picture perspective on the...
Battleground Korea: Episode III - The Tide Turns
The only way out is with a gamble.
In Episode 3, the Korean War narrative shifts from desperate survival to audacious counter-attack. Th...
338. From Rebuilder to Drone Builder: The Huge Impact of Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine
Host Saul David interviews special guest Richard Woodruff, a young British volunteer in Ukraine since 2022.
Richard shares his journey fr...
337. Battleground Korea: Episode II - The Brink and the Breaking Point
The lightning war begins. Following the invasion, the North Korean military executes a devastating blitzkrieg attack, sweeping through South Korea and...
336. The Diplomatic Roller Coaster & The New Realities of Drone Warfare
Join Saul David and Roger Moorhouse as they break down a week of diplomatic upheaval, and look at the latest from the front lines with a report from H...
335. Battleground Korea: Episode I - The Spark of Division
Welcome to Battleground Korea: The Unfinished War.
We begin by exploring how Korea, a nation scarred by decades of Japanese occupation,...
334. Kremlin Rattled by Trump's Tomahawk Offer
This week Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyse a week of potential shifts in the conflict.
On the frontline: Ukrainian civilians evacua...
333. Wolfpack: Episode III - Broken Wolves
The hunt is over. Black May (May 1943) marks the U-boat campaign's devastating turning point, forcing Admiral Dönitz to withdraw his "Grey Wolves" fr...
322. Is the Net Closing in for Ukraine in Donetsk?
This week on Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul David and Roger Moorhouse are joined by intrepid Belgian war reporter and friend of the podcast Arnaud...
331. Wolfpack: Episode II - The Depths of Despair
In late 1942, German U-boats were sinking Allied merchant ships faster than they could be replaced, pushing Britain to the brink of starvation in the...
330. Kyiv Under Fire: Trump the 'Spurned Lover' and the Zaporizhzhia Ticking Timebomb
Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyze a week of intense combat and high-stakes diplomacy. Russia launched a heavy aerial assault on Ukrainian cities,...
329. Wolfpack: Episode I - The Rise of the Wolfpack (1939–1941)
Welcome to the first episode of our new Wolfpack series with Saul David and Roger Moorhouse diving into the intriguing origins and early, devastating...
328. The New Red Line: When Will NATO Shoot Down a Russian Jet?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect a week of Russian provocation and a dramatic political shift from the US President.<...
327. Tunisgrad: Part IV - Victory in Africa
The final showdown in North Africa is here. In the final episode of our Tunisgrad series Saul and Roger discuss the climax of the campaign as Allied f...
326. The Relentless Drone War: A Hum of Destruction
While last week's dramatic Russian drone attack on Poland made headlines, this week sees a return to the grinding realities of the war in Ukraine.
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 Confer...
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.
T...
323. 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...
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 Chin...
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. Beginnin...
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.
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 Wor...
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 Ukr...
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...
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-Zelens...
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 Don...
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 Tr...
313. The Nuremberg Trails
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick explore the Nuremberg Trials, examining their significance in delivering justice after World War...