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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 • 193 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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    162. US policy continues to restrict Ukraine

    162. US policy continues to restrict Ukraine

    In this episode of Battleground: Ukraine Saul is again joined by Roger Moorhouse to discuss the latest set of intriguing developments emerging from the war in Ukraine in the last week.
    They discuss the frustration that is rising as the US refuses to allow its donated weapons to be used in strikes on targets inside Russia’s borders and answer some fascinating listeners questions including - could Germany send submarines to Ukraine?
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
    X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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    • 42 min
    161. Battleground '44 - A Suspicion of Spies

    161. Battleground '44 - A Suspicion of Spies

    In our latest edition of Battleground '44 Patrick turns to the world of espionage, looking at the extraordinary story of British MI6 agent of Wilfred Biffy Dunderdale.
    To help Patrick he speaks to his Biographer Tim Spicer who tells his story of the complicated intrigues of the world of intelligence, and the remarkable achievements he managed to achieve in the Second World War.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
    X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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    • 33 min
    160. All eyes on Kharkiv

    160. All eyes on Kharkiv

    With all eyes on Kharkiv and the battle to the east of Ukraine’s second city, Saul and Patrick assess this latest development as it takes on huge political, military and symbolic significance.
    They also look at the recent shake up at the top of the Russian military hierarchy with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu being replaced with a relative unknown Andrei Belousov.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
    X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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    • 33 min
    159. Battleground '44 - The Battle of the Philippine Sea

    159. Battleground '44 - The Battle of the Philippine Sea

    On this episode of Battleground '44 Saul speaks to friend of the show Evan Mawdsley about the subject of his new book -The Battle of the Philippine Sea. The often overlooked battle was one of the major naval battles of World War II that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place during the United States' amphibious invasion of the Mariana Islands during the Pacific War.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
    X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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    • 52 min
    158. Zelensky avoids Assassination plot

    158. Zelensky avoids Assassination plot

    This week Saul is joined by Roger Moorhouse who is stepping in for Patrick to discuss this week's news coming from the war in Ukraine. The big story is that Ukraine’s intelligence service has foiled a Russian-led plot to assassinate President Zelensky by arresting two colonels in the president’s security team.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
    X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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    • 42 min
    157. Battleground 44' - Adolf Hitler

    157. Battleground 44' - Adolf Hitler

    In our latest instalment of our Warlords series, Saul speaks to good friend of the show expert historian and occasional co-host of Battleground Roger Moorhouse about the most infamous of all the war leaders from the Second World War - Adolf Hitler.
    If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
    Producer: James Hodgson
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
193 Ratings

193 Ratings

CheckpointC ,

Battleground 44 is great

Thank you! The 44 series is at a level you can learn from.
The presentation and format is mature and intelligent.

nick- name is taken ,

Wonderful podcast

Together with efforts from the Telegraph, this fantastic show keeps you close and up to date on the happenings in Ukraine. This has become especially important as the Middle East has sucked so much attention away from this terrible terrible conflict. Many thanks to Saul and Patrick for all they are doing.

spintrongalaxy ,

Worthwhile and

Necessary. Smart. Genuine. Human.

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