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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Sep 30, 2026 · 40:43
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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 39:16
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 42:04
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,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 39:16
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…
Sep 16, 2026 · 42:20
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…
Sep 12, 2026 · 26:34
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.…
Sep 11, 2026 · 50:29
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…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:04:22
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 54:11
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…
Sep 2, 2026 · 38:22
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…
Aug 27, 2026 · 57:07
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 49:41
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…
Aug 21, 2026 · 43:28
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…
Aug 19, 2026 · 43:52
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 56:18
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…
Aug 12, 2026 · 35:00
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…
Aug 6, 2026 · 36:16
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 25:12
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…
Jul 30, 2026 · 58:18
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 40:31
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 44:29
Hosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop return to discuss the latest critical developments in the war, starting with a major strategic shift in Ukraine's drone targeting. The…
Jul 21, 2026 · 41:32
Despite holding vast mineral wealth and being on track to represent 40% of the global population by the end of the century, Africa remains largely overlooked in global political…
Jul 16, 2026 · 44:50
A week of major military successes for Ukraine is overshadowed by a self-inflicted political crisis in Kyiv. Hosts Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down President Volodymyr…
Jul 15, 2026 · 37:14
"If Zelenskyy decides to remove Fedorov, it’s gonna be his biggest mistake during the war." Welcome to the inaugural episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , where we cut…
Jul 9, 2026 · 44:04
A major shift in Washington policy headlines a fraught NATO summit in Ankara. This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David break down Donald Trump’s surprising warming of relations…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:36
This week, Roger Moorhouse sits down with exiled Russian journalist and Deutsche Welle commentator Konstantin Eggert for a candid look inside the Russian psyche. As Ukrainian…
Jul 3, 2026 · 47:15
The clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a "logistics lockdown" on occupied territories. This week, Saul David and…
Jul 1, 2026 · 25:44
In the final episode of their latest journey through Ukraine, the team gathers in Lviv to reflect on a deeply moving and sobering trip. The day begins with dramatic news:…
Jun 26, 2026 · 36:30
In this episode of Battleground , hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse explore what feels like a momentous and highly unpredictable phase of the war in Ukraine. They unpack…
Jun 24, 2026 · 26:01
In this episode, Saul David and Julius Strauss travel to western Ukraine to visit the remarkable Superhumans Center in Lviv—a state-of-the-art reconstructive surgery and…
Jun 19, 2026 · 50:32
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 systematic Ukrainian…
Jun 17, 2026 · 18:55
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Julius Strauss check in from the bustling Kyiv Railway Station after completing a train journey from Kharkiv. Despite…
Jun 11, 2026 · 44:17
"History moves gradually, then suddenly." As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine crosses a somber milestone—matching the exact duration of the First World War at 1,568…
Jun 10, 2026 · 28:25
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year , Europe finds itself facing a monumental geopolitical shift. With the United States under an erratic presidency taking a highly…
Jun 5, 2026 · 36:47
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. We break down the stunning…
Jun 2, 2026 · 56:21
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 against a long-standing…
May 28, 2026 · 32:31
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyse a week defined by Russian escalation, psychological warfare, and deep structural fractures behind…
May 27, 2026 · 13:48
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 overnight train from Odesa,…
May 26, 2026 · 56:19
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a chilling question has continuously loomed over the international community: how real is the threat of a nuclear escalation? While the…
May 21, 2026 · 36:12
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 to display a troubling…
May 19, 2026 · 32:00
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 breakthrough. Traveling down a…
May 17, 2026 · 20:38
In this special edition of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Patrick Bishop catch up with friend of the show - intrepid Hungarian war reporter Boldi Gyori , who has just…
May 14, 2026 · 41:53
In this week’s episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop explore whether the tide has finally turned in the four-year conflict. Following a series of strategic and symbolic blows to…
May 13, 2026 · 37:24
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 future of the Ukrainian…
May 7, 2026 · 43:12
In this episode of Battleground , Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse dive into the complex and shifting dynamics of the Ukraine conflict. We begin by examining how the escalating…
May 7, 2026 · 44:23
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 In this episode, we welcome…
Apr 30, 2026 · 34:47
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Roger Moorhouse and Saul David explore how Ukraine’s "kinetic sanctions" are successfully targeting the heart of the Russian economy…
Apr 28, 2026 · 39:29
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 In this episode, we arrive in…
Apr 24, 2026 · 38:24
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Patrick Bishop dive into the pivotal shifts of the Ukraine War in 2026 . From groundbreaking naval drone warfare to the…
Apr 22, 2026 · 40:54
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 We return to the historic…
Apr 17, 2026 · 30:00
A political earthquake has struck Budapest. After 16 years of dominance, Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz Party have been unseated in a resounding victory by Péter Magyar and the…
Apr 15, 2026 · 46:44
You can watch this video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Khbr9JD_q98 In this special episode from Ukraine, the Battleground team visits Odesa to document the devastating impact…
Apr 10, 2026 · 46:13
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , hosts Saul David and Roger Morehouse explore a series of significant developments that suggest a shifting tide in the conflict.…
Apr 7, 2026 · 35:06
In this special episode, Saul David is joined by joined from Budapest by friends of the show Julius Strauss and Boldizsár Győri to analyse the high-stakes Hungarian election…
Apr 3, 2026 · 41:04
In this edition of Battleground Ukraine , Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop explore a week where the geography of the war has expanded significantly—both through daring…
Apr 1, 2026 · 41:00
In this instalment of our Special Forces series, Patrick Bishop and Saul David pivot from Allied triumphs to examine a daring operation from the "enemy" perspective: the 1943…
Mar 27, 2026 · 40:36
In this episode of the Battleground Podcast, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse what appears to be a possible tipping point in the four-year-long Russo-Ukraine war. The…
Mar 25, 2026 · 26:09
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 In this special on-the-ground…
Mar 23, 2026 · 36:48
The Battleground team returns to Ukraine to witness how a whirlwind year of shifting geopolitics and a brutal winter have transformed the nation. On our first day in Odesa, hosts…
Mar 20, 2026 · 42:41
As the war between America, Israel, and Iran escalates, the ripple effects are being felt acutely in Ukraine. In this episode, Patrick and Saul analyse the "extraordinary…
Mar 18, 2026 · 37:52
In this episode of Battleground , Saul David and Patrick Bishop dive into a packed mailbag to answer your thoughts and questions on the elite units and daring raids that defined…
Mar 13, 2026 · 51:24
Recording from an overnight train traveling across Ukraine, Saul David and Julius Strauss reflect on an intensive week-long journey from Odesa to Kyiv. In this episode, they bear…
Mar 11, 2026 · 27:17
At 7:07 p.m. on May 5, 1980, the Metropolitan Police officially handed control of the Iranian Embassy siege to the SAS. What followed were seventeen minutes of high-stakes drama…
Mar 8, 2026 · 30:08
If you are interested in reading more from Julius Strauss, you can find his substack here: https://backfromthefront.substack.com/ In a bonus edition of Battleground Ukraine, Saul…
Mar 6, 2026 · 35:51
While the world’s gaze is fixed on the "mega-drama" unfolding across Iran and the Middle East, the tremors are being felt on the battlefields of Ukraine. In this episode, Roger…
Mar 4, 2026 · 30:30
In 1980, the SAS was a shadowy unit few had heard of. Six days at the Iranian Embassy changed that forever. In the spring of that year, the eyes of the world turned to a quiet…
Feb 27, 2026 · 32:18
As we pass the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, Patrick Bishop and Saul David explore whether the tide of the war is finally turning in Ukraine's favour.…
Feb 25, 2026 · 34:38
In the latest instalment of our Battleground: Special Forces series, Saul David and Patrick Bishop deconstruct one of the most ambitious and ill-fated missions in modern military…
Feb 20, 2026 · 35:48
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Roger Moorhouse break down a week of high-stakes diplomacy and unexpected battlefield shifts as the war approaches its…
Feb 18, 2026 · 40:26
In this gripping episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Saul David explore one of World War II's most daring commando raids: Operation Frankton, better known as the…
Feb 13, 2026 · 30:01
In our weekly round up of the latest news from Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop examine a week of "salient moments" that may signal a turning point in the war. They…
Feb 11, 2026 · 33:43
In this episode of Battleground: Special Forces , Saul David is joined by Julius Strauss to dive into the brutal history and mixed legacy of one of Russia’s elite units:…
Feb 6, 2026 · 37:30
This week Patrick Bishop and Saul David examine a the latest news in week of deadly limbo in Ukraine as Donald Trump’s promised "energy truce" is shattered by a record-breaking…
Feb 4, 2026 · 35:17
While the 1942 Dieppe Raid was a catastrophic failure for the Allies, one unit achieved a flawless tactical victory against the odds. In part one of this special series, Patrick…
Jan 30, 2026 · 48:20
In this episode of Battleground Ukraine , Saul David and Roger Moorhouse explore the terrifying reality of modern warfare and the unexpected heroes of the resistance. Journalist…
Jan 28, 2026 · 28:51
In the dramatic conclusion of this two-part special, Saul David and Patrick Bishop deconstruct the chaotic 99 minutes on the ground at Entebbe. The episode tracks the high-stakes…
Jan 23, 2026 · 40:01
In this episode, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse explore a week of geopolitical upheaval that marks a potential "1938 moment" for the modern world. One year into Donald…
Jan 21, 2026 · 55:29
On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was diverted to Uganda, sparking a crisis that would redefine special operations forever. In the first of a two-part special, hosts Saul…
Jan 16, 2026 · 31:01
As Ukraine slips from the international headlines in favour of turmoil in Venezuela and Iran, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine a week of "curious" developments and renewed…
Jan 14, 2026 · 29:51
In the premiere of a new series from Battleground , Patrick Bishop and Saul David dive into the high-stakes world of Special Forces to explore why these small bands of elite…
Jan 9, 2026 · 44:50
In this momentous episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyze the global shockwaves following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and its profound implications…
Jan 7, 2026 · 36:38
In our final episode of our Hero or Villain series Patrick and Roger go all the way back to the first part of the twentieth century and take a look at perhaps Britain's most…
Jan 2, 2026 · 42:16
In the first episode of 2026, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop look back on a bizarre and momentous year of conflict. The hosts begin by reflecting on the breakdown of…
Dec 31, 2025 · 38:44
In this episode of Hero or Villain , Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop evaluate the military career of Josip Broz Tito, the "titan of Central Europe" who led the Yugoslav…
Dec 26, 2025 · 23:48
With the Battleground: Ukraine team taking a Christmas break, we have a special interview for you this episode. Saul is joined by Journalist, writer and pacifist turned volunteer…
Dec 24, 2025 · 43:18
In this episode of Hero or Villain , Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop examine the polarising military legacy of Tony Blair. They debate whether the former Prime Minister was a…
Dec 20, 2025 · 1:08:59
In a now annual Battleground tradition, for a special Christmas treat we've recorded a special festive episode discussing the standout history books of the year, and the wider…
Dec 19, 2025 · 49:13
In this pivotal episode of Battleground: Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David discuss the high-stakes EU summit in Brussels that could decide the financial future of the…
Dec 17, 2025 · 38:33
In the latest episode of our Hero or Villain series hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Morehouse ask the ultimate question about one of the 20th century's most controversial figures:…
Dec 12, 2025 · 42:35
Join us as Saul David and Roger Moorhouse digest the latest news from Ukraine, including the intense pressure mounting on Kyiv as the Trump administration reportedly issues an…
Dec 10, 2025 · 37:46
In the second episode of our Hero or Villain series, Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief of RAF Bomber Command,…
Dec 5, 2025 · 45:17
Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse discuss a familiar feeling of "deja vu" as the latest US peace mission to Moscow—led by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—ends with no…
Dec 3, 2025 · 35:30
In the first of our latest Battleground history series Patrick Bishop and Roger Morehouse tackle Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the Nazi Germany commander revered by enemies for his…
Nov 28, 2025 · 37:06
Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine, including the extraordinary collapse and revision of the US 'peace plan' for…
Nov 26, 2025 · 34:56
In this final episode of our Korean War series, hosts Saul, David, and Roger Morehouse examine the enduring legacy of the 1953 Armistice, exploring the human cost of the conflict…
Nov 25, 2025 · 20:09
Former NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen joins Saul, David, and Patrick Bishop for an authoritative briefing from the House of Lords. The former Secretary…
Nov 22, 2025 · 18:17
With the latest news from Ukraine coming to light as to the seriousness in which the Trump administration are pushing this latest peace proposal, Patrick Bishop and Roger…
Nov 21, 2025 · 53:41
This week discussing the latest from Ukraine, Patrick Bishop and Saul David examine the ongoing, costly Battle for Pokrovsk, arguing that Russia's fixation on capturing cities…
Nov 19, 2025 · 35:15
This episode plunges into the brutality of static warfare. We explore the Chinese Spring Offensive of 1951 and the desperate defensive battles fought to hold the line, looking at…
Nov 14, 2025 · 49:01
In this crucial episode of Battleground: Ukraine , hosts Saul David and Patrick Bishop dissect the high-stakes battle for Pokrovsk, a strategic rail and supply hub now facing an…
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