The Weather Channel - When Weather Changhe South Poleed History Series 1 (2009) Part 9 Operation Eagle Claw

Throughout time weather has shaped history. NASA, World War II and historic heroic rescue attempts have all been impacted by the weather. This High Definition series from the “Weather Channel” uncovers the most powerful moments in history and the remarkable role played by Mother Nature. Mother Nature can throw a wrench in the best-laid plans, and the incredible disasters captured here prove it beyond a doubt. Was the weather just too cold on the morning of the space shuttle Challenger's launch to support a successful mission? Did dust storms actually devastate a military operation and help to shape a presidency? Discover how weather has affected the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, the 1927 Mississippi flood, the crash of Delta 191, and many more unforgettable moments in history. This most watched high-definition series in the history of The Weather Channel looks at the power of nature and its incredible impact on history. When Weather Changed History explores impactful and exciting moments when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to change the course of events. These weather-influenced experiences come from the fields of politics, exploration, the military, sports, entertainment and much more. Watch as The Weather Channel uncovers key moments with insider personal stories that disclose unexpected historical facts, revealing both mankind's heroism and hubris.

Part 9 Operation Eagle Claw

Weather a factor in Iran hostage rescue. Islamic extremists overrun the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages demanding the release of their deposed shah. As the military puts together plans to rescue hostages taken in 1980, they know they have to go during perfect weather. It is one of the greatest disasters in the history of American military and secret service actions In April 1980, “Operation Eagle Claw” is intended to free 52 US citizens from Iranian hostages. The whole thing ends not least because of a sandstorm in a fiasco with numerous deaths. The results led to a new strategy for desert warfare and “Operation Desert Storm” in the Iraq war in the early 1990s. This exciting TV documentary illuminates the background of this disaster. Nov. 4, 1979 Islamic extremists take 66 American hostages at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran. The following April, military pilots engage in a mission for recovery in the Iranian desert. At first the weather is perfect, but after crossing the Iranian border, the helicopter and airplane pilots find themselves in the middle of a suspended dust storm called a haboob. Weather conditions and insufficient forecasting help cause disastrous results for “Operation Eagle Claw.”

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