Episode notes
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 – Comman ...