200. Battleground '44 - Black Tuesday at Arnhem

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368. Operation Cauldron: The Perfect Raid Amidst the Dieppe Disaster

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 Bishop and Saul David explore the origins of the British Commandos—Winston Churchill’s "hunter class" ...  Show more

367. The Screaming Banshee and the Ukrainian 'Dad’s Army'

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 and friend of the show Askold Krushelnycky recounts his harrowing experience surviving a drone strike i ...  Show more

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