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The Coldest Winter

The Coldest Winter

America and the Korean War
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
736
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

In November 1950, American forces faced a devastating defeat in the Korean War, a conflict largely overlooked by the nation. David Halberstam's 'The Coldest Winter' explores this critical moment, using it as a starting point to examine the war's harsh realities and triumphs. Through interviews and historical research, Halberstam reveals the truth about this underreported war, looking at both the larger geopolitical forces and the experiences of the soldiers on the ground.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

History Military History Politics & Society Military

About the author

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David Halberstam

David Halberstam was an American journalist and historian, known for his work on the Vietnam War, politics, history, the Civil Rights Movement, business, media, American culture, and later, sports journalism. He won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 1964. In 2007, while doing research for a book, Halberstam was killed in a car crash. - Wikipedia