{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a22b55217f169d6433fc3a9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"299. The Greatest Force: Rewriting RAF Bomber Command's Legacy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/a62d96286531f6118357795fb8376d65.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop sits down with former <em>Financial Times</em> reporter Marcus Gibson to discuss his controversial new book, <em>The Greatest Force</em>. </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We want YOUR input on what we should cover next! Please follow the link below to fill out our poll.</p>\n<p>https://forms.gle/DK4RMN3y1ugCXxxN8</p>\n<p>If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com</p>\n<p>Producer: James Hodgson</p>\n<p>X (Twitter): @PodBattleground</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}