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Battleground

Battleground

Goalhanger

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 1944. Goalhanger Podcasts

237 - 216. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2
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  • 237 - 216. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2

    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

    Wed, 13 Nov 2024
  • 236 - 215. Remembrance Day special

    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

    Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • 235 - 214. Uncertain times ahead for Ukraine.

    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

    Fri, 08 Nov 2024
  • 234 - 213: What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine - reaction special

    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

    Wed, 06 Nov 2024
  • 233 - 212. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 1

    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

    Wed, 06 Nov 2024
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