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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 also the ongoing war in Gaza.

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    • 4.4 • 190 Ratings

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 also the ongoing war in Gaza.

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    156. Freezing the lines

    156. Freezing the lines

    A week after the US Congress finally voted to release £61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Patrick and Saul take a look at the latest news from the war in Ukraine.
    Positively there are signs that Russia’s recent advances on the battlefield are slowing down. but less encouraging are reports in the Western media that US officials have resumed discussing the idea of “freezing the lines”.
    Patrick also speaks to Pauline Amos who has written, directed and performed in 'Branded' an Anglo/Ukrainian produced film in support of artists who face repression. She has collaborated with Kateryna Polishchuk, a soldier in the Ukrainian army, is the voice of the woman in the cell.
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    • 45 min
    155. Battleground 44' - Franklin D. Roosevelt

    155. Battleground 44' - Franklin D. Roosevelt

    In this episode of Battleground 44' we return to our warlord series to look at the figure who many historians consider the greatest American president of the 20th century - Franklin D. Roosevelt.
    To help Patrick and Saul look into perhaps one of the important figures of the second world war they speak to award winning American historian Evan Mawdsley.
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    • 54 min
    154. Ukraine finally receives much needed aid

    154. Ukraine finally receives much needed aid

    On this week's Battleground: Ukraine, Saul and Patrick assess the significance of Ukraine finally receiving the US package of 61 billion dollars worth of military aid.
    They’ll also be talking to Canadian investigative journalist Justin Ling who will be talking to us about the extraordinary technological developments he found on his recent trip to Ukraine and how they are shaping the battlefield and the course of the war.
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    Producer: James Hodgson
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    • 37 min
    153. Battleground '44 - Sky Warriors

    153. Battleground '44 - Sky Warriors

    In this special edition of Battleground ’44, to coincide with the publication of Saul’s new book - Sky Warriors: British Airborne Forces in the Second World War, we thought we’d devote a special episode to discussing the book and, more specifically, the role British Airborne played in the D-Day landings which took place 80 years ago.
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    Producer: James Hodgson
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    • 50 min
    152. Is World War 3 on its way?

    152. Is World War 3 on its way?

    What is the significance for Ukraine of Iran's attack on Israel? In this episode Saul and Patrick discuss how the war in Ukraine is inextricably linked to what is happening in the Middle East where the the shockwaves of the Israel Palestine war ripple outwards to stoke regional conflict.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
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    • 33 min
    151. Battleground 44' - Churchill

    151. Battleground 44' - Churchill

    In the latest instalment of our warlord series, where we look at the great leaders of the Second World War, we look into the titanic figure of Sir Winston Churchill. Patrick is joined by probably the historian best placed to discuss the great man, Andrew Roberts - Author of the acclaimed biography - Churchill: Walking with Destiny.
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
190 Ratings

190 Ratings

spintrongalaxy ,

Worthwhile and

Necessary. Smart. Genuine. Human.

Artbellfan1 ,

Anti-American

Two clowns criticize America because Europe failed to make weapons. Somehow this is all Trumps fault even though he warned Europe that they were not spending 2% of gdp on defense after they agreed to it in NATO. Seems like European problem to me.

Gil742 ,

Fantastic POD Cast

Intelligent and so interesting!

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