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269. Battleground '45 - Your Question's Answered

2025/3/19
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Saul David and Roger Moorhouse answer listeners' questions about WWII, including the remarkable story of John Paddy Hemingway, the multinational effort in the Battle of Britain, and the modern parallels with Ukraine.
  • John Paddy Hemingway was the last Battle of Britain pilot and an Irishman.
  • The Battle of Britain was a multinational effort involving pilots from various countries.
  • Eastern Europeans were highly motivated due to the invasion of their homelands.
  • Ukrainians' combat experience is seen as a parallel to WWII Eastern European pilots.

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In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul is joined by Roger Moorhouse to take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the second world war.

These include a look into Switzerland's stance during the war, why the allies sent back soviet prisoners to Stalin, and a look into whether Japan would have surrendered if there were no atomic bombs.

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]

Producer: James Hodgson

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