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Publisher |: Goalhanger Podcasts

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: History,; Military,; Ukraine,; Warfare

Categories Via RSS |: History

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, and Saul David turn their attention to the war in Ukraine.

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People |: Patrick Bishop,; Saul David (@sauldavid66)
Country Of Origin |: United Kingdom
Produced In |: Bath, England
Premiere Date |: 2022-04-01
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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64 Available Episodes (64 Total) / Average duration: 00:45:54

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

64 Available Episodes (64 Total)Average duration: 00:45:54

Apr 21, 2023

00:36:20

This week Saul and Patrick discuss the latest twist in the extraordinary story of Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Only a few weeks ago it seemed that his star was waning – instead it seems he’s back in favour with the man who matters – Vladimir Putin. They also discuss the ongoing fallout from the US intelligence leak, and answer a wide variety of listeners questions.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2023

00:35:44

Julius Strauss returns to the podcast in this week's interview, he's back in Ukraine and has been traveling across the country from Lviv in the the west, to close to the frontline in the East. He discusses some of the realities and tensions inside Ukraine - from the rift in the Orthodox Church to the use of Russian language by sections of the population.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2023

00:34:32

In this episode Saul and Patrick review the US intelligence leak and what this tells us about the reach of US intelligence, the state of the Ukrainian armed forces, and the consequences of the leak for the upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensive. They also discuss a couple of interesting developments within Russia: including reports that Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is advancing his political aspirations by seeking to gain control of a Russian political party.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2023

00:29:48

This week's interview discusses the decision by ICC judges to issue arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova. Joining Saul and Patrick to delve into the topic are two Hague based journalists and hosts of international justice podcast Asymmetrical Haircuts - Janet Anderson and Stephanie van den Berg.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 2023

00:33:07

This week on Battleground: Saul and Patrick cast doubt over claims by the Wagner group that they have more or less taken Bakhmut, they take a look at the possible suspects behind the assassination of a Russian military blogger in St Petersburg, and they look at Finlands rapid accession to NATO which doubles NATO's border with Russia. They also delve into a fascinating haul of listeners questions.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 2023

00:23:38

Joining Patrick and Saul for this week's interview is Matteo Patrone - the Managing Director of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus (EEC) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). He discusses the work the EBRD has done in Ukraine both since the collapse of communism in the 1990's and more recently since Russia's full scale invasion last year. He also sets out how much Ukraine will need in the process of reconstruction once the war is over.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2023

00:35:02

This week on Battleground: Ukraine, Saul and Patrick take a look at the latest changes in the Russian high command following their unsuccessful recent offensive, Putin's decision to deploy tactical nukes in Belarus, and celebrity visits to Kyiv.

They also answer some of the many listeners questions that have been sent in this past week.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2023

00:33:46

Joining Saul and Patrick for this week's big interview, is the current Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute - Dr Karin von Hippel. In this brilliant and wide ranging interview, she talks in depth about China Russia relations, their growing influence in Africa, and the difficulties the West faces in the future.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2023

00:41:55

In this Friday's episode of Battleground: Ukraine, Saul and Patrick take a look away from the battlefield, at the big news this week - the visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow. Also discussed is the decision by the International Criminal Court in The Hague to charge Vladimir Putin with war crimes, and Britain’s decision to include depleted uranium shells with the Challenger 2 tanks it is sending to Ukraine. They also spend time as ever, answering a great selection of listeners’ questions.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2023

00:37:05

Joining Patrick for this week’s interview is Mark Urban, the diplomatic editor for BBC Newsnight, Military Historian, and former Tank Officer. He discusses a range of topics including: the Russian airborne assault on Hostomel airport, why Infantry Fighting Vehicles are significant, and how artillery remains critically important in modern warfare.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

Twitter: @PodBattleground

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21 | 00:36:20

44. Prigozhin Back in Favour?

Apr 19 | 00:35:44

43. The Big Interview: Back to the Front with Julius Strauss

Apr 14 | 00:34:32

42. Intelligence Leaks

Apr 12 | 00:29:48

41. The Big Interview: Janet Anderson & Stephanie van den Berg on Putin's Arrest Warrant

Apr 07 | 00:33:07

40. Snipers, Assassinations, and New Nato Members

Apr 05 | 00:23:38

39. The Big Interview: Matteo Patrone on Reconstruction and Development in Ukraine

Mar 31 | 00:35:02

38. 'The Ukrainian Churchill'

Mar 29 | 00:33:46

37. The Big Interview with Dr Karin von Hippel

Mar 24 | 00:41:55

36. Xi's Moscow Visit

Mar 22 | 00:37:05

35. Mark Urban on Airborne Forces, Western Armour, and What Next?

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