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...
29 Juli 202539min
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 pric...
24 Juli 202546min
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 ...
23 Juli 202540min
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 back...
18 Juli 202545min
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...
16 Juli 202545min
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 mov...
11 Juli 202534min
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...
9 Juli 202542min
302. America First, Ukraine Last?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop delve into the disappointing turn in US support. Whilst meetings last week at the NATO summit offered a glimmer of hope, the White House's abru...
4 Juli 202558min
