The 100th Bomb Group became one of the most famous bomber units of the Second World War, earning the grim nickname “The Bloody Hundredth” after suffering catastrophic losses during the air war over Nazi Germany. Yet behind the legends, Hollywood dramatisations, and heartbreaking casualty lists lies the real story of the men who flew some of the most dangerous missions of the war. Also introducing to our new podcast, The War Office. The War Office blends the immersive storytelling of The Operations Room with in-depth historical analysis featuring expert guest historians such as Mark Galeotti, Henry Sledge, James Holland and John McManus. We’ll be covering battles, conflicts, and operations from the Second World War through to the present day, including The First Battle of El Alamein, The Russian Invasion or Crimea 2014, The Battle of Peleliu and much more.