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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 in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1945. Goalhanger Podcasts

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45:57

231. Ukraine kills Russian general on the Kremlin's...

Battleground ·

2024/12/20

In this episode Saul and Patrick digest the two major events of the past week: Donald Trump’s interview with Time magazine, with some highly revealing comments on the Russia/Ukraine war. And the extraordinary assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian nuclear, chemical and biological protection forces, by agents of the Ukrainian security service in Moscow. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James

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46:35

230. The Siege of Budapest

Battleground ·

2024/12/18

In the final days of 1944 the Red Army closed in on the Hungarian capital of Budapest, and amidst the utter chaos of the siege members of the Hungarian fascist party the Arrow Cross ran riot massacring the city's jewish population. Joining Patrick, to discuss this often overlooked chapter of the Second World War is Author and Journalist Adam LeBor, who's book on the subject - The Last Days of Budapest: Spies Nazis, Rescuers and Resistance, 1940-1945. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can

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47:52

229. How Assad's fall reshapes the Ukraine conflict.

Battleground ·

2024/12/13

With the shock waves of the fall of Bashir al Assad still reverberating Saul and Patrick lookat the way this profoundly important event has reshaped the Ukraine conflict and the global order generally. They also look at the battlefield and try to get a feel for how much trouble Ukraine might be in, and investigate the latest twist in relations between Zelensky and Trump. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter:

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56:11

228. The Battle of the Bulge

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2024/12/11

On December 16, 1944, Hitler launched his 'last gamble' in the snow-covered forests of the Ardennes in Belgium, hoping to smash through the Allied lines in the west and retake the Belgian port of Antwerp on the coast of the English Channel.Joining Saul to discuss the Battle of the Bulge is bestselling historian Sir Antony Beevor, who provides a deeply informative and definitive account of the Battle from his expertise from writing his award winning book - Ardennes 1944: The Battle of The

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29:42

227. Syria Special

Battleground ·

2024/12/09

In this special bonus episode Saul and Patrick react to the remarkable and astonishingly fast developments over the weekend in Syria, where rebel forces have taken control and long-term dictator Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:00

226. Syrian Rebels threaten Russian assets

Battleground ·

2024/12/06

Saul and Patrick reflect on a week of instability across the globe and in particular the news that rebel groups in Syria, have recaptured parts of Aleppo and are threatening the Russian naval base at Tartus in the eastern Mediterranean.With Russia's influence in the region under threat, they ask what this could mean for events in Ukraine and if this additional pressure on Russia could have a significant impact on the war in Ukraine. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to -

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38:08

225. Berlin, Rommel and Liberating the Netherlands.

Battleground ·

2024/12/04

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 have received on the topics of our Battleground '44 series in todays episode.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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51:58

224. Will Ukraine lower the age of Conscription?

Battleground ·

2024/11/29

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 combat the its manpower shortage. They also react to the latest significant appointee to the incoming Trump administration and what that could mean for US policy on Ukraine in the new year. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James

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37:13

223. Odessa in Love and War

Battleground ·

2024/11/28

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 experiences in witnessing the birth of Ukraine as a nation from the hardships of the 1990s in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. And shares new fresh insights into the history of Russia’s war against Ukraine and its cultural and emotional impacts, particularly on the Ukrainians themselves. If you

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32:08

222. Battleground '44 - The Middle East

Battleground ·

2024/11/27

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 the events of the second world war had on shaping the region afterwards. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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56:47

221. A week of dramatic escalation

Battleground ·

2024/11/22

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. With many dangerous thresholds crossed and red lines violated, they look at what this means as reportedly for the first time ever Russia has fired a ICBM at Ukraine. This in retaliation for the first use of a British made Storm Shadow cruise missile against a target inside Russia and the first use of US

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47:53

220. The extraordinary story of Pamela Churchill...

Battleground ·

2024/11/20

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: Pamela Churchill Harriman's astonishing life of seduction, intrigue and power. Together they discuss the remarkable achievements Pamela managed to achieve at the height of the Second World War, all of which she was able to accomplish in her early twenties. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can

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45:03

219. Exhaustion in the East - A dispatch from Kharkiv.

Battleground ·

2024/11/18

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 based in Kharkiv. He tells us the mood in the east of the country and tells us the situation along the eastern front, including in Pokrovsk where Russian forces are closing in on the city. You can check out his work on his social media accounts: Instagram - arnaud.dedecker Twitter - @arnauddedecker If

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53:06

218. What is Trump's plan for Ukraine?

Battleground ·

2024/11/15

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 itself the situation for Kyiv is going from bad to worse with the Russians pressing forward across the front. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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36:57

217. Why Trump's victory has provided hope to some...

Battleground ·

2024/11/14

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 and how Ukrainians are reacting to Donald Trump's election win, and explains why the atmosphere has changed regarding the future with some welcoming expected decisiveness from the Trump administration.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James

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35:04

215. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2

Battleground ·

2024/11/13

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 of the RAF operations that ultimately led to the successful sinking of Nazi Germany's most prominent warship. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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215. Remembrance Day special

Battleground ·

2024/11/11

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 Stephens from the Talking with the wounded podcast. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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57:53

214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.

Battleground ·

2024/11/08

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 speaks to friend of the podcast American-Ukrainian Askold Krushelnycky, who is in Washington having returned from Ukraine to vote in the election. He gives his reaction, as well as sharing the those of his friends and contacts back in Ukraine. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to -

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20:50

213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine -...

Battleground ·

2024/11/06

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 questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:39

212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1

Battleground ·

2024/11/06

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 knowledge from his book - Target Tirpitz, Patrick describes the way Tirpitz's presence alone terrified the British Admiralty and impacted decision making at the very top. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter):

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