The Winds of War

1983 NR 14h 43m 8.1

The trials of the Henry and Jastrow families in the early years of World War II.

In the late 1930s, world politics begin to head in a dangerous direction. In Europe, Germany expands and rearms and proceeds to annex several border countries into the Reich. Meanwhile, Italy attempts to establish a Facist Colonial Empire under Mussolini while the Empire of Japan stands ready for a major war with China. Enter the Henry family, headed by career naval officer Victor "Pug" Henry. "Winds of War" thus follows the exploits of Pug and his children, all of which are set against the backdrop of world events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Winds Rise

1. The Winds Rise

Aired: Feb 6, 1983

In April 1939 Commander Victor 'Pug' Henry and his wife Rhoda set sail for Eu...

Episode 2 The Storm Breaks

2. The Storm Breaks

Aired: Feb 7, 1983

With the German invasion of Poland underway, Pug Henry is called to Washingto...

Episode 3 Cataclysm

3. Cataclysm

Aired: Feb 8, 1983

Pug Henry accompanies American banker Luigi Gianelli on a diplomatic mission ...

Episode 4 Defiance

4. Defiance

Aired: Feb 9, 1983

At President Roosevelt's request, Pug Henry goes to London to meet with the B...

Episode 5 Of Love and War

5. Of Love and War

Aired: Feb 10, 1983

Safely back from the bombing mission, Pug Henry begins to realize the strengt...

Episode 7 Into the Maelstrom

7. Into the Maelstrom

Aired: Feb 13, 1983

Still assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Pug Henry saves the day when fr...

Info about The Winds of War

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres: Drama, War, Romance