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.
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369. Trump’s "Truce" and Russia's waning influence in Azerbaijan (00:40:45)
This week Patrick Bishop and Saul David examine a the latest news in week of deadly limbo in Ukraine as Donald Trump’s promised "energy truce" is shattered by a record-breaking Russian bombardment in ...
368. Operation Cauldron: The Perfect Raid Amidst the Dieppe Disaster (00:38:32)
While the 1942 Dieppe Raid was a catastrophic failure for the Allies, one unit achieved a flawless tactical victory against the odds. In part one of this special series, Patrick Bishop and Saul David ...
367. The Screaming Banshee and the Ukrainian 'Dad’s Army' (00:51:35)
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse explore the terrifying reality of modern warfare and the unexpected heroes of the resistance.
Journalist and friend of the sho...
366. Blunders, Bullets, and the Black Mercedes: Entebbe part 2 (00:32:06)
In the dramatic conclusion of this two-part special, Saul David and Patrick Bishop deconstruct the chaotic 99 minutes on the ground at Entebbe. The episode tracks the high-stakes assault from the mome...
365. Darkness in Kyiv and the Duel for Greenland (00:43:16)
In this episode, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse explore a week of geopolitical upheaval that marks a potential "1938 moment" for the modern world.
One year into Donald Trump’s imperial presidenc...
364. The Impossible Mission: Entebbe Part 1 (00:58:44)
On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was diverted to Uganda, sparking a crisis that would redefine special operations forever. In the first of a two-part special, hosts Saul David and Patrick Bisho...
363. Oreshnik Over Lviv: Winter Strikes and the Shadow Fleet (00:34:16)
As Ukraine slips from the international headlines in favour of turmoil in Venezuela and Iran, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine a week of "curious" developments and renewed escalation. With tempe...
362. Introducing - Battleground: Special Forces (00:33:06)
In the premiere of a new series from Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Saul David dive into the high-stakes world of Special Forces to explore why these small bands of elite warriors have captured the ...
361. The Donroe Doctrine: From Caracas to Kyiv (00:48:05)
In this momentous episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyze the global shockwaves following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and its profound implications for the war in Ukraine...
360. Hero or Villain: Episode 6 - Douglas Haig (00:39:53)
In our final episode of our Hero or Villain series Patrick and Roger go all the way back to the first part of the twentieth century and take a look at perhaps Britain's most famous soldier from the Fi...
359. The Mar-a-Lago Charade & The "Dark Side of the Moon" (00:45:31)
In the first episode of 2026, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop look back on a bizarre and momentous year of conflict. The hosts begin by reflecting on the breakdown of international cooperation, not...
358. Hero or Villain: Episode 5 - Josip Tito (00:41:59)
In this episode of Hero or Villain, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop evaluate the military career of Josip Broz Tito, the "titan of Central Europe" who led the Yugoslav partisans during World War II...
357. Ordinary People Don't Carry Machine Guns (00:27:03)
With the Battleground: Ukraine team taking a Christmas break, we have a special interview for you this episode.
Saul is joined by Journalist, writer and pacifist turned volunteer soldier Artem Chapey...
356. Hero or Villain: Episode 4 - Tony Blair (00:46:33)
In this episode of Hero or Villain, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop examine the polarising military legacy of Tony Blair. They debate whether the former Prime Minister was a noble champion of "libe...
355. Battleground Christmas Special 2025 (01:12:14)
In a now annual Battleground tradition, for a special Christmas treat we've recorded a special festive episode discussing the standout history books of the year, and the wider stories that surround th...
354. Seizing Russia's Frozen Assets & the Counter-Strike at Kupyansk (00:52:28)
In this pivotal episode of Battleground: Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David discuss the high-stakes EU summit in Brussels that could decide the financial future of the conflict.
With Kyiv facing ...
353. Hero or Villain: Episode 3 - Charles de Gaulle (00:41:48)
In the latest episode of our Hero or Villain series hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Morehouse ask the ultimate question about one of the 20th century's most controversial figures: Was Charles de Gaulle...
352. Kyiv Under Pressure: The Fate of Donbas (00:45:50)
Join us as Saul David and Roger Moorhouse digest the latest news from Ukraine, including the intense pressure mounting on Kyiv as the Trump administration reportedly issues an ultimatum to Zelensky to...
351. Hero or Villain: Episode 2 - Arthur Harris (00:41:01)
In the second episode of our Hero or Villain series, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief of RAF Bomber Command, known as "Butcher Harris" ...
350. "Make Money Not War": The $2 Trillion Price Tag on Trump's Ukraine "Peace" (00:48:32)
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 Jared Kushner—ends with no substantial progress. The...
349. Hero or Villain: Episode 1 - Erwin Rommel (00:38:45)
In the first of our latest Battleground history series Patrick Bishop and Roger Morehouse tackle Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the Nazi Germany commander revered by enemies for his "war without hate".
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348. The 28-Point Scandal (00:40:21)
Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine, including the extraordinary collapse and revision of the US 'peace plan' for Ukraine.
What started as a ...
347. Battleground Korea: Episode VI - The Unfinished Truce and Enduring Legacy (00:38:11)
In this final episode of our Korean War series, hosts Saul, David, and Roger Morehouse examine the enduring legacy of the 1953 Armistice, exploring the human cost of the conflict and the profound ways...
346. Lord Robertson on Putin's Propaganda, NATO's Future, and the Russian 'Surrender Plan' (00:23:24)
Former NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen joins Saul, David, and Patrick Bishop for an authoritative briefing from the House of Lords.
The former Secretary General also provides a ...
345. What's in this Peace Plan? - Reaction Special (00:21:32)
With the latest news from Ukraine coming to light as to the seriousness in which the Trump administration are pushing this latest peace proposal, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse give their reaction...
