Podcast Episodes

312. The Trump-Putin Standoff: Will Sanctions End the War?

Join Saul and Patrick as they recap the latest news from Ukraine in what was a rather chaotic week that saw Trump deploy US nuclear submarines after a tense online spat with former Russian President …

Published on 2 months ago

311. More Than the Bomb: The Soviet Factor in Japan's Surrender

In this episode of Battleground 45 Saul is joined by Evan Mawdsley to examine the final weeks of World War II from the perspective of the Soviet Union.

Together they explore Stalin’s strategic goals…

Published on 2 months ago

310. Trump's Ultimatum & Ukraine's Foreign Fighters

This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David tackle the latest Ukraine news starting with a look at Donald Trump's dramatic new deadline for Putin – a mere "ten or 12 days" to achieve peace in Ukraine. …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

309. Battleground '45: The Shadow of the Atom Bomb

At Potsdam, the victorious Allies finalise the future of a shattered Europe while the terrifying secret of the atomic bomb forces a decision that will forever redefine warfare.

In this episode of Bat…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

308. Is Kyiv Risking Western Support?

A week after President Trump's stunning U-turn, Saul and Patrick discuss a surge of renewed Western support for Ukraine. With Europe announcing its 18th sanctions package, imposing a landmark oil pri…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

307. Burma's End and the Road to Operation Downfall

On this episode of Battleground 45, Saul welcomes historian Jack Bowsher to delve into the climactic final months of the Burma Campaign, and the rest of British involvement in the final phases of the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

306. Ukraine's Unexpected Boost

Has the tide turned for Ukraine? In this episode Saul and Patrick unpack President Trump's bold new strategy, including substantial military supplies and a looming deadline for a peace settlement bac…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

305. Battleground '45 Your Questions Answered

In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul David and Roger Moorhouse take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the Second World War.

These include a look at the Japanese in Chi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

304. The New Axis of Evil: Russia, China, Iran & North Korea

This week Patrick and Saul analyse Donald Trump's sudden policy reversal on Ukraine, pledging defensive weapons after a concerning pause. They question if it's a true change of heart or a tactical mo…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

303. Fiction's Finest Hour - Unpacking the Best WWII Literature

This week on Battleground, Saul and Patrick are stepping away from the tactics and into the narrative, discussing their picks for the best fiction books born out of the Second World War.

They delve i…

Published on 3 months ago