Podcast Episodes

315: Humiliation in Anchorage: Why Putin Won, and What it Means for the West

Welcome to Battleground! In this special episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack the stunning outcome of the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

After waiting for d…

Published on 4 months ago

314. The Fate of Donetsk: Trump, Putin, and the "Fortress Belt".

As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare to meet, Patrick and Saul dissect the unsettling details of a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, including Trump's suggested "land-swapping," which could forc…

Published on 4 months ago

313. The Nuremberg Trials

In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick explore the Nuremberg Trials, examining their significance in delivering justice after World War II.

Join us as we delve into the courtroom proce…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 4 months, 3 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 4 months, 4 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 5 months ago