The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War

The Coldest Winter is a masterful narrative of the political decisions and miscalculations that led to the Korean War, providing crucial perspective on every war America has been involved in since.

With unrivaled research and formidable journalistic skills, Halberstam charts the disastrous path that led to the massive entry of Chinese forces near the Yalu River and catches Douglas MacArthur and his soldiers by surprise.

The book provides vivid and nuanced portraits of all major figures, including Eisenhower, Truman, Acheson, Kim, and Mao, as well as Generals MacArthur, Almond, and Ridgway.

Halberstam's trademark highly evocative narrative journalism chronicles the crucial battles with reportage of the highest order, while highlighting the extraordinary courage and resolve of those who bore an extraordinary burden.

This definitive work stands as a lasting testament to one of the greatest journalists and historians of our time, and to the fighting men whose heroism it chronicles.