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4.0 out of 5 stars
Mix of geopolitics and individual stories,
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This review is from: The Coldest Winter America and the Korean War (Audio CD)
The Coldest War is a bit odd for a war history. It's a nearly equal mix of larger geopolitical struggles driving the war and stories of individual soldiers along the lines of Stephen Ambrose's works. It's not a bad mix, and at times it's nice to get both perspectives on the war. Still, at times I felt like the going back and forth left part of the story untold. For example, the book spends surprisingly little time discussing General Ridgeway's life and background. It's not even clear what happened to him after the war. Then, we're introduced to infantry troops who, on short notice, become major protagonists. Hopefully, this means the book will appeal even to readers who already have some familiarity with the Korean War. Overall, the book is well written and accessible, so even readers unfamiliar with the history can enjoy it.
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The Coldest Winter America and the Korean War by David Halberstam (Audio CD - 2007)
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