Podcast Episodes

275. Okinawa: Part 2 - The Bitter End and Aftermath

In this episode of Battleground Saul and Roger conclude their two-part examination of the Battle for Okinawa. Together they analyse the strategic importance of securing the island for the planned inv…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

274. Is Trump turning against Putin?

In this episode Saul is joined by Roger to discuss the latest news surrounding the war in Ukraine, including Trump's frustrated remarks aimed at the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin which may signal a…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

273. The Battle of Okinawa: Part 1 - The Invasion

In this first of a two-part special, Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the first phase of the Battle of Okinawa. They explore the island's crucial role in the Pacific theater, the im…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

272. Is a Genuine Peace Deal Even Possible?

This week Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed separately by both sides with the US in Riyadh.

They also delve into the al…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

271. The Siege of Breslau: Where Nazi Fanaticism Met the Red Army's Fury

In this episode Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to discuss the grim realities of the Siege of Breslau, a city trapped by Hitler's desperate, suicidal strategy which transformed Breslau into a…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

270. Failed Diplomacy: Putin Rejects Trump's Peace Push in Ukraine

This week, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect the latest diplomatic manoeuvres and frontline developments in the Ukraine war. Donald Trump's much-anticipated phone call with Vladimir Putin, aimed…

Published on 9 months ago

269. Battleground '45 - Your Questions Answered

In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul is joined by Roger Moorhouse to take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the second world war.

These include a look into Switzerland'…

Published on 9 months ago

268. From Kharkiv Nights to Hollywood Lights: Kateryna's Story

This week, we bring you a remarkable interview where Patrick spoke with special operations unit commander Kateryna Ratyshna, a young woman from Kharkiv who has been fighting on the front lines since …

Published on 9 months ago

267. Is peace possible, or will Putin's conditions derail everything?

The ceasefire deal agreed between the US and Ukraine faces immediate hurdles. Patrick Bishop and Saul David dissect the news surrounding this fragile agreement, taking a look at Russia's "eye-waterin…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

266. Operation Varsity: Crossing the Rhine

This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop dissect Operation Varsity, the audacious Allied airborne operation across the Rhine in March 1945. They explore the strategic aims, the intens…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago