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The Coldest Winter: America And The Korean War
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In A Grand Gesture Of Reclamation And Remembrance, Mr. Halberstam Has Brought The War Back Home.The New York Timesdavid Halberstam'S Magisterial And Thrilling The Best And The Brightest Was The Defining Book About The Vietnam Conflict. More Than Three Decades Later, Halberstam Used His Unrivaled Research And Formidable Journalistic Skills To Shed Light On Another Pivotal Moment In Our History: The Korean War. Halberstam Considered The Coldest Winter His Most Accomplished Work, The Culmination Of Fortyfive Years Of Writing About America'S Postwar Foreign Policy.Halberstam Gives Us A Masterful Narrative Of The Political Decisions And Miscalculations On Both Sides. He Charts The Disastrous Path That Led To The Massive Entry Of Chinese Forces Near The Yalu River And That Caught Douglas Macarthur And His Soldiers By Surprise. He Provides Astonishingly Vivid And Nuanced Portraits Of All The Major Figureseisenhower, Truman, Acheson, Kim, And Mao, And Generals Macarthur, Almond, And Ridgway. At The Same Time, Halberstam Provides Us With His Trademark Highly Evocative Narrative Journalism, Chronicling The Crucial Battles With Reportage Of The Highest Order. As Ever, Halberstam Was Concerned With The Extraordinary Courage And Resolve Of People Asked To Bear An Extraordinary Burden.The Coldest Winter Is Contemporary History In Its Most Literary And Luminescent Form, Providing Crucial Perspective On Every War America Has Been Involved In Since. It Is A Book That Halberstam First Decided To Write More Than Thirty Years Ago And That Took Him Nearly Ten Years To Complete. It 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Coldest Winter'? A: 'The Coldest Winter' by David Halberstam focuses on the Korean War, detailing the political decisions and miscalculations that shaped the conflict, as well as the experiences of key figures involved.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Coldest Winter' is David Halberstam, a renowned journalist and historian known for his in-depth research and narrative style.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Coldest Winter'? A: 'The Coldest Winter' was published on September 25, 2007.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Coldest Winter'? A: 'The Coldest Winter' is a hardcover book with 719 pages, categorized under United States history.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a new copy of 'The Coldest Winter'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: 'The Coldest Winter' explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the complexities of American foreign policy during the Korean War.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in new condition, ensuring that it is in pristine shape for readers.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of David Halberstam? A: David Halberstam's writing style is characterized by a highly evocative narrative journalism that combines thorough research with vivid storytelling.
- Q: What notable figures are discussed in 'The Coldest Winter'? A: 'The Coldest Winter' includes detailed accounts of notable figures such as Presidents Eisenhower and Truman, Secretary of State Acheson, and military leaders like Douglas MacArthur.
- Q: How does 'The Coldest Winter' contribute to understanding American history? A: 'The Coldest Winter' provides crucial perspective on the Korean War and its implications for America's postwar foreign policy, contributing to a broader understanding of U.S. military history.