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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 attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, events, and figures from conflicts around the world.Goalhanger Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 501. Putin's History Lesson and the Kupiansk Pipelines

    In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul David and Roger Moorhouse break down the latest developments in the war, the complexities of international diplomacy, and critical frontline updates. The episode begins by analysing the re

  2. 500. Empire of Ashes: The Final Months of the Pacific War and Today's Nuclear Risks

    In this episode of Battleground, host Saul David is joined by acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott to discuss his brilliant new book, Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War. Completing hi

  3. 449. The Axis of Self-Interest

    If you're interested in supporting Sebastian and Ethan's Driving Ukraine initiative you can find their donation page here: https://donorbox.org/sebastianandethan And you can find more information about the charity here: https://drivingukrai

  4. 448. Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Infrastructure

    Around 95% of international internet traffic, as well as vast amounts of energy and data, travels through fibre-optic cables and pipelines resting silently on the ocean floor. Despite being the invisible backbone of modern civilisation, thi

  5. 447. The Starlink Betrayal Allegations

    As winter approaches, Ukraine faces escalating pressure on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front. In this episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack alarming allegations from Kyiv that the U.S. government—via Starshield speed res

  6. 446. The Weakness of the Powerful – Challenging Impunity with Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk

    In this episode of Battleground The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties and recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Oleksandra discusses the immense human toll of Russ

  7. 445. Dinosaurs, Drones, and Nero's Rome

    In this special edition of the Battleground podcast, host Saul David catches up with intrepid Hungarian war reporter Boldizsár Győri following his recent three-week, cross-country journey through Ukraine. From the shifting, higher-risk atmo

  8. 444. Putin Continues to Test NATO

    Ukraine’s war with Russia continues to evolve. Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine Ukraine’s latest gains around Lyman, Russia’s increasingly aggressive “grey-zone” tactics, and the growing threat of the conflict spreading beyond Ukraine

  9. 443. Moscow, Washington, and the New World Order

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop sits down with veteran international affairs journalist and Economist editor-at-large Xan Smiley to reflect on the shifting geopolitical landscape between Europe, Moscow,

  10. 442. Operation Vivaldi & The Rise of the Unmanned Forces: Inside Ukraine's Drone Revolution

    Want to support Matt's charity cycle raising money for SuperHumans? You can find his donation page here. http://www.justgiving.com/page/u2u In this episode of Battleground, hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse dive into the latest devel

  11. 441. Can Canada Take On the US? Mark Carney, Trade Wars, and the Battle for Sovereignty

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Julius Strauss is joined by prominent Canadian political columnist and author Andrew Coyne to analyse the escalating trade tensions and unprecedented strain on Canada–US relations. The

  12. 440. Is the Tank Back? Anti-Drone Tech and Starvation in Oleshky

    In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse the geopolitical fallout of Donald Trump signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, his push for Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, and Presi

  13. 439. The Cauldron: How the Modern Middle East Was Really Made

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Saul David sits down with prize-winning, internationally bestselling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. Montefiore

  14. 438. Boiling the Frog: Russian Hybrid Warfare at NATO’s Doorstep

    In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop examine the latest geopolitical fallout following Jared Kushner’s controversial peace deal statements and Donald Trump’s calls for Ukraine to halt energy strikes. They u

  15. 437. The Human Element of War: Iain MacGregor on Morale, Tech, and Ukraine

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by publisher and military historian Iain MacGregor to explore how the past illuminates the present and future of warfare. Drawing from his book Battle: The Mome

  16. 436. Walking into the Grey Zone: A Frontline Report with Boldizsár Győri

    In this special standalone edition, host Roger Moorhouse and co-host Patrick Bishop speak with intrepid war reporter Boldizsár "Boldi" Győri following his latest trip to Ukraine. Boldi provides a vivid look into the current atmosphere in Ky

  17. 435. Diplomatic Amateurs

    Hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine the latest US-led diplomatic efforts following meetings between Donald Trump's envoys—Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff—and leaders in Moscow and Kyiv. They unpack the lack of concrete diplomat

  18. 434. Who Was Actually Behind the Nord Stream Bombing?

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Roger Moorhouse is joined by Bojan Pancevski, Chief Political Correspondent for Europe at The Wall Street Journal and author of The Nord Stream Conspiracy. Together, they unravel the audacio

  19. 433. Can NATO Fight Back Against Russia’s Shadow War?

    In this episode, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyze the recent escalation in long-range aerial strikes, including Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian logistics sites, as well as severe Russian missile raids on Kyiv and Odesa's power infr

  20. 432. Saving the SAS & The Management of Fear

    In this episode of The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by former soldier, military entrepreneur, and author Tim Spicer. Patrick and Tim discuss Tim’s latest book, An Axe and Four Balloons, which tells the story of Brian Franks—th

  21. 431. Hell in Kherson – Life under the Drones & CIA's Secret Moscow Mission

    In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Saul David delve into high-stakes diplomacy and the gruelling realities of life on the front lines. First, the hosts analyse the sudden, clandestine visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to

  22. 430. Hungary’s New Dawn: 100 Days of Péter Magyar

    In this instalment of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Julius Strauss takes a deep dive into Hungary’s seismic political shift following the April elections. After 16 years of rule, Viktor Orbán was swept aside by political newcomer Péte

  23. 429. Fedorov's Challenge: A Governance Crisis in Kyiv?

    In this episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse the political shockwaves in Kyiv following former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's controversial call for wartime presidential elections. They examine the rising tension within the U

  24. 428. Echoes of ’91: The Fall of the USSR and Putin’s Future

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Roger Moorhouse sits down with renowned historian and author Robert Service to dissect the historical threads connecting the fall of the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin’s present-day Rus

  25. 427. Election Bans, Drone Offensives & National Resilience

    The war in Ukraine reaches a critical new phase as Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyse Ukraine’s unprecedented, deep-strike drone campaigns into major Russian cities—and the Kremlin's nervous crackdown on domestic anti-war opposition ahea

  26. 426. The American Pope: Leo XIV, Trump, and the New Vatican Soft Power

    In this episode of The Big Picture, Patrick speaks with leading religious and political journalist Catherine Pepinster to examine the soft power, geopolitics, and spiritual influence of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost). Episode Highlights • Th

  27. 425. Summer Special: The Caspian Strike, Falklands 2.0 & Deterring Russia

    We are currently on a very short summer break, so instead of our regular news update, hosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop are diving into listener questions for a special long-form Q&A episode. Don't worry—we will be back next week wit

  28. 424. Radek Sikorski on Russia’s Evolving Threat, European Defence, and the War in Ukraine

    In this episode of The Big Picture, host Roger Moorhouse is joined by Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski for an in-depth discussion on European security, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the evolving threat pose

  29. 423. On the Front Line with Ukraine's Drone Units with Arnaud De Decker

    Hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse take a look at the latest shifting political dynamics surrounding US-Ukraine relations. They unpack the recent White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the potential transact

  30. 422. Al Carns MP on Why Western Defence Policy Must Evolve

    In this installment of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Saul David sits down with Al Carns—Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, former Royal Marines colonel, SBS veteran awarded the Military Cross and Distinguished Service Order, and form

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