Battleground

Military and social history of conflicts worldwide, including the Ukraine war AI summary

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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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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-13 · 39 min

    Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop analyse the latest developments in the war, covering the diplomatic fallout from the Abu Dhabi talks and growing concerns over a potential "21st-century Yalta" at the upcoming APEC…

  2. 2026-11-11 · 41 min

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Roger Moorhouse is joined by Cambridge Professor Brendan Simms, to discuss his latest book, The Return of the Great Powers. Together, they explore the concept of "great…

  3. 2026-11-06 · 43 min

    In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down the major political and military developments shaking the conflict, led by a stunning political backlash in the U.S. midterm elections…

  4. 2026-11-04 · 24 min

    In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Saul is joined once again by Volodymyr Dehtyarov, spokesperson for the Khartia Corps, to discuss the brutal realities of modern combat heading into the sixth year of the…

  5. 2026-10-30 · 35 min

    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…

  6. 2026-10-28 · 39 min

    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…

  7. 2026-10-23 · 49 min

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

  8. 2026-10-21 · 39 min

    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…

  9. 2026-10-16 · 30 min

    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…

  10. 2026-10-14 · 31 min

    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…

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Oldest episode in feed
04/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length
39 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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