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World War III

A surprise attack by Soviet paratroopers took place in Alaska in 1987, triggered by US grain embargoes.

In 1987, a surprise Soviet attack on Alaska was launched in response to a US grain embargo. The ensuing battle at a pumping station saw US forces, led by Col. Jake Caffey, engage Soviet troops in a tense standoff that threatened to escalate into global conflict.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part I

1. Part I

Aired: Jan 30, 1982

Colonel Jake Caffey takes the reins at a US Army base in Northern Alaska, nav...

Episode 2 Part II

2. Part II

Aired: Jan 31, 1982

A tense standoff develops between the American President and Soviet Premier a...

Info about World War III

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Thriller, War