299. The Greatest Force: Rewriting RAF Bomber Command's Legacy

Battleground

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4.6 • 703 Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop sits down with former Financial Times reporter Marcus Gibson to discuss his controversial new book, The Greatest Force. Gibson's research challenges decades of historical consensus, arguing that RAF Bomber Command was, in fact, the single most crucial factor in Germany's defeat in World War II. Prepare for a deep dive into the impact of the bombing campaign, and Marcus' claim that RAF bombing diverted 80% of Germany's air defences away from the front lines. We want YOUR input on what we should cover next! Please follow the link below to fill out our poll. https://forms.gle/DK4RMN3y1ugCXxxN8 If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected] Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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