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The Coldest Winter

America and the Korean War
Book • 2007
The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War is a comprehensive historical account by David Halberstam, offering a detailed analysis of the war's key events and figures.

It explores the political miscalculations and military strategies that defined the conflict, providing vivid portraits of leaders like Truman, MacArthur, and Mao. The book is considered Halberstam's most accomplished work, reflecting his mastery of narrative journalism.

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Mentioned by Congressman Mike Gallagher when discussing the Inchon landing and MacArthur's decision-making.
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Ep 84: Mike Gallagher on the Korean War and Confronting China Today
Mentioned by Victor Davis Hanson as a good journalistic account of the Korean War.
A Q&A with VDH on World War II

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