Podcast Episodes

215. Remembrance Day special

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 St…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.

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 …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine - reaction special

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…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1

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 k…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

211. Ukraine holds its breath

With Kyiv holding its breath in an anxious wait for the results of the US presidential election, Saul and Patrick discuss the widening international consternation at the impending arrival of North Ko…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought between US and Japanese naval forces in October 1944 is the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 personnel involved. Joining Saul to discuss the events …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

209. North Korean troops to be sent to Ukraine

The big news this week was an alarming report from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service that North Korea had transferred some of its special forces to eastern Russia where they are said to be …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

208. Cassino '44

In this episode of Battleground '44 series Saul speaks to Historian and friend of the show James Holland. James will be familiar to many listeners as co-host of our sister podcast, We Have Ways of Ma…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

207. Is Russia facing Economic disaster?

In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul and Patrick discuss the curious state of limbo that is in play ahead of the US presidential election, the relentless and bloody nature of the fighting in…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

206. Battleground '44 - Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox

In this episode of Battleground '44 Saul and Patrick explore the story of Nazi Germany's most famous General - Erwin Rommel. Nicknamed the Desert Fox due to his successful exploits in North Africa, h…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago