Episodes

  • 217. Why Trump's victory has provided hope to some in Ukraine.

    217. Why Trump's victory has provided hope to some in Ukraine.
    Nov 14 2024
    Why does Trump's election provide hope for some in Ukraine? Well joining Saul and Patrick from Kyiv to discuss this, is friend of the podcast Joe Lindsey. Joe gives us an update on the mood in Kyiv and how Ukrainians are reacting to Donald Trump's election win, and explains why the atmosphere has changed regarding the future with some welcoming expected decisiveness from the Trump administration. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • 215. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2

    215. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2
    Nov 13 2024
    In the second episode of the story of the British quest to sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz, Patrick picks up the story following Operation Source - the X Craft raid, and tells the tale of the RAF operations that ultimately led to the successful sinking of Nazi Germany's most prominent warship. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 215. Remembrance Day special

    215. Remembrance Day special
    Nov 11 2024
    To mark Remembrance day in the UK, Patrick and Saul discuss the history and symbolism behind the occasion, and also speak to veterans and organisers they met during London Poppy day, including Ben Stephens from the Talking with the wounded podcast. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.

    214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.
    Nov 8 2024
    Reflecting on Trump's seismic win in the US presidential election earlier this week, Saul and Patrick discuss what this means for US support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Patrick also speaks to friend of the podcast American-Ukrainian Askold Krushelnycky, who is in Washington having returned from Ukraine to vote in the election. He gives his reaction, as well as sharing the those of his friends and contacts back in Ukraine. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine - reaction special

    213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine - reaction special
    Nov 6 2024
    In this emergency special Saul is Joined by Roger Moorhouse to discuss their immediate reaction to Trumps election victory and what it means for Ukraine and NATO. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • 212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1

    212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1
    Nov 6 2024
    In the first of two episodes, Patrick and Saul discuss the Royal Navy's quest to sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz, the heaviest battleship ever built by a European Navy. Drawing on his knowledge from his book - Target Tirpitz, Patrick describes the way Tirpitz's presence alone terrified the British Admiralty and impacted decision making at the very top. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 211. Ukraine holds its breath

    211. Ukraine holds its breath
    Nov 1 2024
    With Kyiv holding its breath in an anxious wait for the results of the US presidential election, Saul and Patrick discuss the widening international consternation at the impending arrival of North Korean troops in Ukraine. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf

    210. The Battle of Leyte Gulf
    Oct 30 2024
    The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought between US and Japanese naval forces in October 1944 is the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 personnel involved. Joining Saul to discuss the events of this enormous battle is historian Evan Mawdsley. Together they discuss the main components of the battle, they key players and their decisions and the aftermath of the battle. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins