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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364. The Impossible Mission: Entebbe Part 1
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 tw...
363. Oreshnik Over Lviv: Winter Strikes and the Shadow Fleet
As Ukraine slips from the international headlines in favour of turmoil in Venezuela and Iran, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine a week of "curiou...
362. Introducing - Battleground: Special Forces
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 thes...
361. The Donroe Doctrine: From Caracas to Kyiv
In this momentous episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyze the global shockwaves following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro an...
360. Hero or Villain: Episode 6 - Douglas Haig
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...
359. The Mar-a-Lago Charade & The "Dark Side of the Moon"
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...
358. Hero or Villain: Episode 5 - Josip Tito
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"...
357. Ordinary People Don't Carry Machine Guns
With the Battleground: Ukraine team taking a Christmas break, we have a special interview for you this episode.
Saul is joined by Journal...
356. Hero or Villain: Episode 4 - Tony Blair
In this episode of Hero or Villain, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop examine the polarising military legacy of Tony Blair. They debate whether the f...
355. Battleground Christmas Special 2025
In a now annual Battleground tradition, for a special Christmas treat we've recorded a special festive episode discussing the standout history books o...
354. Seizing Russia's Frozen Assets & the Counter-Strike at Kupyansk
In this pivotal episode of Battleground: Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David discuss the high-stakes EU summit in Brussels that could decide the fi...
353. Hero or Villain: Episode 3 - Charles de Gaulle
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...
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...