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Battleground
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their att...
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411. The Squeeze on Crimea, Lukashenko’s Apology & Inside the Kherson 'Human Safari'
In a remarkably mixed bag of an episode, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David explore whether the war is finally "coming home" to ordinary Russians as a sys...
410. The Artery of the Nation & The War on Corruption
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Julius Strauss check in from the bustling Kyiv Railway Station after completing a train journe...
409. Gaining Dominance: Ukraine Shifts the Momentum
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine crosses a somber milestone—matching the exact duration of the First World War at 1,568 days—co-hosts Saul D...
408. Geopolitical Shifts, Strategic Autonomy, and the 'Fantastic Kingdom' with Dr. Helene von Bismarck
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year , Europe finds itself facing a monumental geopolitical shift. With the United States under an erratic pre...
407. Black Smoke Over St Petersburg: Ukraine Targets Putin’s "Russian Davos"
In this episode, Patrick and Roger dive into what has officially become the new reality: Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the war against Russia....
407. Black Smoke Over St Petersburg: Ukraine Targets Putin’s "Russian Davos"
In this episode, Patrick and Roger dive into what has officially become the new reality: Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the war against Russia....
406. Fighting the War Within – Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Battle
As the brutal conflict continues, Ukraine is fighting a war on multiple fronts—not just in the trenches, but internally within the corridors of power...
406. Fighting the War Within – Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Battle
As the brutal conflict continues, Ukraine is fighting a war on multiple fronts—not just in the trenches, but internally within the corridors of power...
405. Escalation, Ambiguity, and the Ghost of Katyn
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyse a week defined by Russian escalation, psychological warfare, and deep...
405. Escalation, Ambiguity, and the Ghost of Katyn
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyse a week defined by Russian escalation, psychological warfare, and deep...
404. The Reinforced Character of Kharkiv
On their final night in Kharkiv, Saul, Boldi, Kim, and Julius gather for a debrief to reflect on a city caught between extreme opposites. Fresh off an...
404. The Reinforced Character of Kharkiv
On their final night in Kharkiv, Saul, Boldi, Kim, and Julius gather for a debrief to reflect on a city caught between extreme opposites. Fresh off an...
403. The Unimaginable: Will Nuclear Weapons Be Used Again in Our Lifetime?
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a chilling question has continuously loomed over the international community: how real is the threat of a nu...
403. The Unimaginable: Will Nuclear Weapons Be Used Again in Our Lifetime?
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a chilling question has continuously loomed over the international community: how real is the threat of a nu...
Friends in High Places: Putin’s Lifelines and Britain’s Sanction U-Turn
Four years and three months into a "five-day special military operation" that has dragged on as long as the First World War, Vladimir Putin continues...
Friends in High Places: Putin’s Lifelines and Britain’s Sanction U-Turn
Four years and three months into a "five-day special military operation" that has dragged on as long as the First World War, Vladimir Putin continues...
401. The Battle for Kupiansk: Inside Ukraine's Comeback
In our latest on-the-ground episode of Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul and Boldi take you directly behind the front lines of a major tactical breakth...
401. The Battle for Kupiansk: Inside Ukraine's Comeback
In our latest on-the-ground episode of Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul and Boldi take you directly behind the front lines of a major tactical breakth...
400. Human Safari in Kherson & Drone Interceptors at Chernobyl
In this special edition of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop catch up with friend of the show - intrepid Hungarian war reporter Bold...
400. Human Safari in Kherson & Drone Interceptors at Chernobyl
In this special edition of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop catch up with friend of the show - intrepid Hungarian war reporter Bold...
399. Is This the Beginning of the End?
In this week’s episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop explore whether the tide has finally turned in the four-year conflict.
Follo...
399. Is This the Beginning of the End?
In this week’s episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop explore whether the tide has finally turned in the four-year conflict.
398. Katya’s War: The Last Night in Avdiivka
In the second part of our interview with Katya Ratushna, she recounts the harrowing final days of Avdiivka and shares her strategic vision for the fut...
398. Katya’s War: The Last Night in Avdiivka
In the second part of our interview with Katya Ratushna, she recounts the harrowing final days of Avdiivka and shares her strategic vision for the fut...
397. Is the Kremlin Crumbling? Putin’s Bunkers, Coup Fears, and the Shoigu Suspicion
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse dive into the complex and shifting dynamics of the Ukraine conflict.
We begi...
397. Is the Kremlin Crumbling? Putin’s Bunkers, Coup Fears, and the Shoigu Suspicion
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse dive into the complex and shifting dynamics of the Ukraine conflict.
...
396. Katya’s War: From Kharkiv to Bakhmut
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
396. Katya’s War: From Kharkiv to Bakhmut
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
395. Kinetic Sanctions
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David explore how Ukraine’s "kinetic sanctions" are successfully targeting the heart...
395. Kinetic Sanctions
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David explore how Ukraine’s "kinetic sanctions" are successfully targeting the heart...
394. Kharkiv: Flowers, Sunshine, and the Shadow of War
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
394. Kharkiv: Flowers, Sunshine, and the Shadow of War
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
393. The Druzhba Pipeline Deal: Hungary’s New PM & Russia’s Hidden Inflation
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop dive into the pivotal shifts of the Ukraine War in 2026. From groundbreaking na...
393. The Druzhba Pipeline Deal: Hungary’s New PM & Russia’s Hidden Inflation
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop dive into the pivotal shifts of the Ukraine War in 2026. From groundbreaking na...
392. Lessons for the West: The Most Experienced Army in Europe
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
392. Lessons for the West: The Most Experienced Army in Europe
If you would like to watch this podcast you can watch it on Spotify or you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@BattlegroundUkraine
391. The Hungarian Earthquake: The Fall of the Orbán Era
A political earthquake has struck Budapest. After 16 years of dominance, Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz Party have been unseated in a resounding victory...
391. The Hungarian Earthquake: The Fall of the Orbán Era
A political earthquake has struck Budapest. After 16 years of dominance, Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz Party have been unseated in a resounding victory...
390. The Invisible Frontline: Power, Trauma, and Resilience in Odesa
You can watch this video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Khbr9JD_q98
In this special episode from Ukraine, the Battleground team visits Odesa...
390. The Invisible Frontline: Power, Trauma, and Resilience in Odesa
You can watch this video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Khbr9JD_q98
In this special episode from Ukraine, the Battleground team visits...