Podcast Episodes

155. Battleground 44' - Franklin D. Roosevelt

In this episode of Battleground 44' we return to our warlord series to look at the figure who many historians consider the greatest American president of the 20th century - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

To h…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

154. Ukraine finally receives much needed aid

On this week's Battleground: Ukraine, Saul and Patrick assess the significance of Ukraine finally receiving the US package of 61 billion dollars worth of military aid.

They’ll also be talking to Cana…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

153. Battleground '44 - Sky Warriors

In this special edition of Battleground ’44, to coincide with the publication of Saul’s new book - Sky Warriors: British Airborne Forces in the Second World War, we thought we’d devote a special epis…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

152. Is World War 3 on its way?

What is the significance for Ukraine of Iran's attack on Israel? In this episode Saul and Patrick discuss how the war in Ukraine is inextricably linked to what is happening in the Middle East where t…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

151. Battleground 44' - Churchill

In the latest instalment of our warlord series, where we look at the great leaders of the Second World War, we look into the titanic figure of Sir Winston Churchill. Patrick is joined by probably the…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

150. Russia and China Strengthen their relationship

In this episode of Battleground: Ukraine Saul speaks to friend of the show Julius Strauss, veteran journalist, Russian speaker and former bureau chief for the Daily Telegraph in Moscow, who has just …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

149. Battleground 44' - Joseph Stalin

In this episode of Battleground 44' we kick of our warlords series - first up perhaps the most complex character of them all - Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. To gain insight into this remarkable figure…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

148. Zelensky lowers Ukraines conscription age

In this episode of Battleground Saul and Patrick speak to distinguished reporter, author and political analyst Tim Judah, who has just returned from a month in Ukraine.

They also dive into the latest …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

147. Battleground 44' - German POWs, French collaboration, and Hill 112

In this episode of Battleground 44' Saul and Patrick take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions, anecdotes, and family stories from the Second World War.

If you have any thoughts…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

146. Murder in Moscow

In this episode of Battleground Saul and Patrick discuss what the ramifications of the deadly terror attack that happened last Friday at the Crocus concert hall in Moscow.

Patrick also speaks to veter…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago