Tells an epic story of military strategy, politics, romance, and family conflict set against the backdrop of world events from 1938 through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Follows naval officer Victor "Pug" Henry as he is sent to Berlin as the U.S. Naval attaché. Shows how "Pug" and his family are drawn into the center of the conflicts that lead to America's involvement in World War II as Germany expands and proceeds to seize several border countries, Italy attempts to establish a Fascist colonial empire under Mussolini, and Japan prepares for a major battle with China.

Originally broadcast as a television mini series in 1983. Based on the novel by Herman Wouk. Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono. Special features include: Making The winds of war (featurette); a novel for television featurette; cast and characters; on location featurette.

[disc 1]. The winds rise [Berlin, Germany] -- [disc 2]. The storm breaks [Warsaw, Poland] -- [disc 3]. Cataclysm ; Defiance [London, England] -- [disc 4]. Of love and war [Moscow, Russia] ; Special features -- [disc 5]. The changing of the guard [Rome, Italy] -- [disc 6]. Into the maelstrom [Oahu, Hawaii].