INTERVIEW: The Bomber Group the Nazis Feared Most

They called it The Bloody Hundredth — for a reason.

Historian Donald L. Miller and HBO producer Kirk Saduski join Why Wars Happened to reveal the terrifying reality of the 100th Bomb Group — B-17 missions over Europe, sky-high casualty rates, and the true stories behind Masters of the Air.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Why Wars Happened

00:37 – Meet Donald L. Miller & Kirk Saduski

01:45 – The 8th Air Force & 100th Bomb Group

02:33 – Evolution of Bomber Warfare

03:56 – Turning Real Stories into Masters of the Air

08:20 – Struggle for Authenticity in War Dramas

14:27 – Personal Stories & Emotional Depth

26:15 – WWII Veterans’ Firsthand Accounts

27:05 – Fear & Courage in the Air

27:29 – What Exit Interviews Revealed About the Air Force

27:53 – Commander’s Perspective

28:53 – Actor Preparation for Roles

30:05 – Behind the Scenes of D-Day Filming

30:56 – Historical Accuracy in Film

32:40 – Connecting Emotionally to the Past

34:20 – Realism in Flight Scenes

35:32 – Flying in a B-17

36:49 – Frostbite & Combat Reality

37:57 – Comparing WWII Experiences Across Fronts

40:40 – Upcoming History Projects & Podcasts

44:02 – New Civil War Book Announcement

45:48 – Closing Thoughts

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