
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 turned their attention to the war in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1945. Goalhanger Podcasts
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 379 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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 partisans during World War II and served as President until 1980.
The discussi... more
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 soldier Artem Chapeye, who tells his story plus his thoughts and refle... more
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 noble champion of "liberal interventionism" or a reckless architect of re... more
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 stories that surround them.
Patrick, Saul and Roger are joined by friends... more
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Well obviously he was a villain. It was a “genocide,” don’t ya know ?
Poor analysis and wildly inaccurate predictions on the war with a weekly Trump bashing session.
Was one of my favourites but the frequency of adverts makes me crazy. Time to unsubscribe!
This is my can’t-miss-it podcast, both for Second World War history and for current news from Ukraine. I especially enjoy episodes with the insightful Roger Moorhouse.
In the Ukraine episodes, the missives from David Alexander are always fascinating!
Fair and balanced analysis which is always trustworthy
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Focusing on the intricate narratives and pivotal events of historical conflicts, this podcast offers a blend of social and military history. Recent episodes prominently feature discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its implications, while also delving into significant historical events from World War II and the Korean War. The hosts analyze the motivations and legacies of key figures, like political leaders and military generals, as they unpack complex topics such as peace negotiations, corruption, and military strategies. Listeners are likely to appreciate the nuanced exploration of both past and present conflicts, providing a critical perspective on how history continues to influence contemporary issues in geopolitics.
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Recent guests on Battleground include:
1. Artem Chapeye
2. Tim Wynat
3. Helen Carr
4. Philip Stevens
5. Volodymyr Dehtyarov
6. Rob Kelly
7. Lord Robertson
8. Benjamin Goldhagen
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