The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War is a masterful, deeply human account of the first major conflict of the Cold War—brought to life with the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist’s signature depth, clarity, and narrative power. Halberstam weaves together the harsh realities of battlefield combat, the politics that shaped a divided peninsula, and the personal stories of soldiers who endured unimaginable cold, chaos, and courage. Richly researched and emotionally resonant, this book not only explains how the Korean War unfolded but also why it still matters today. For readers of military history, political insight, and compelling nonfiction storytelling, The Coldest Winter stands as one of the definitive works on a war that changed the world.
