The Winds of War. Poster of the 1983 TV series and cover of the 1971 book
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The Winds of War
Herman Wouk, 1971
TV series vs book
Dan Curtis, 1983

The story follows Pug Henry’s navigation through the circumstances preceding and unfolding during World War II. His posting in Europe exposes him to the emergence of Nazi Germany, the propagation of fascism, and the mounting tensions that ultimately culminate in the war’s eruption. The miniseries portrays the array of personal and professional trials confronted by Pug Henry and his spouse and their three children, all of whom become entangled in the worldwide turmoil.


The Thousand Plane Raid. Poster of the 1969 movie and cover of the 1965 book
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The Thousand Plane Raid
Ralph Barker, 1965
movie vs book
Boris Sagal, 1969

During World War II, a U.S. Air Force colonel persuades the Allies that conducting a daylight bombing raid on Germany will hasten the conclusion of the war.


The Cradle Will Fall. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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The Cradle Will Fall
Mary Higgins Clark, 1980
movie vs book
John Llewellyn Moxey, 1983

When Kathy DeMaio arrives at the hospital, she believes she saw a body being placed into a car’s trunk. Her life is in danger when the body is discovered later and the killer, Dr. Highley, believes DeMaio can identify him.