The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War

By David Halberstam

The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War - David Halberstam
  • Release Date: 2024-06-22
  • Genre: Military History

Description

The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War is a sweeping, authoritative account of a conflict too often overshadowed by history, yet pivotal in shaping the modern world. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Halberstam brings to life the brutal battles, political miscalculations, and human courage that defined the Korean War. From frozen front lines to tense command rooms, the book captures the cost of leadership failures and the resilience of soldiers on the ground, offering a powerful, deeply human narrative that stands as one of the definitive works on war, policy, and sacrifice.