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.⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Why Wars Happened00:37 – Meet Donald L. Miller & Kirk Saduski01:45 – The 8th Air Force & 100th Bomb Group02:33 – Evolution of Bomber Warfare03:56 – Turning Real Stories into Masters of the Air08:20 – Struggle for Authenticity in War Dramas14:27 – Personal Stories & Emotional Depth26:15 – WWII Veterans’ Firsthand Accounts27:05 – Fear & Courage in the Air27:29 – What Exit Interviews Revealed About the Air Force27:53 – Commander’s Perspective28:53 – Actor Preparation for Roles30:05 – Behind the Scenes of D-Day Filming30:56 – Historical Accuracy in Film32:40 – Connecting Emotionally to the Past34:20 – Realism in Flight Scenes35:32 – Flying in a B-1736:49 – Frostbite & Combat Reality37:57 – Comparing WWII Experiences Across Fronts40:40 – Upcoming History Projects & Podcasts44:02 – New Civil War Book Announcement45:48 – Closing Thoughts#WWII #MastersOfTheAir #100thBombGroup #8thAirForce #WWIIStories #WhyWarsHappened