The Winds of War

The first theatrical motion picture made for television

Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor "Pug" Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.

War & PoliticsDrama

Seasons

1. The Winds Rise

Air Date: 1983-02-06

The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.

2. The Storm Breaks

Air Date: 1983-02-07

As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDR

3. Cataclysm

Air Date: 1983-02-08

With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.

4. Defiance

Air Date: 1983-02-09

The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.

5. Of Love and War

Air Date: 1983-02-10

Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.

6. Changing of The Guard

Air Date: 1983-02-11

Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aaron are increasingly being hemmed in by the authorities in Italy, while Natalie desperately seeks a way out.

7. Into the Maelstrom

Air Date: 1983-02-13

Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.

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