The Frozen Hours A Novel of the Korean War edition by Jeff Shaara Literature Fiction eBooks
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The master of military historical fiction turns his discerning eye to the Korean War in this riveting novel, which tells the dramatic story of the Americans and the Chinese who squared off in one of the deadliest campaigns in the annals of combat the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as Frozen Chosin.
June 1950. The North Korean army invades South Korea, intent on uniting the country under Communist rule. In response, the United States mobilizes a force to defend the overmatched South Korean troops, and together they drive the North Koreans back to their border with China.
But several hundred thousand Chinese troops have entered Korea, laying massive traps for the Allies. In November 1950, the Chinese spring those traps. Allied forces, already battling stunningly cold weather, find themselves caught completely off guard as the Chinese advance around the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. A force that once stood on the precipice of victory now finds itself on the brink of annihilation. Assured by General Douglas MacArthur that they would be home by Christmas, the soldiers and Marines fight for their lives against the most brutal weather conditions imaginable—and an enemy that outnumbers them more than six to one.
The Frozen Hours tells the story of Frozen Chosin from multiple points of view Oliver P. Smith, the commanding general of the American 1st Marine Division, who famously redefined retreat as “advancing in a different direction”; Marine Private Pete Riley, a World War II veteran who now faces the greatest fight of his life; and the Chinese commander Sung Shi-Lun, charged with destroying the Americans he has so completely surrounded, ever aware that above him, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung watches his every move.
Written with the propulsive force Jeff Shaara brings to all his novels of combat and courage, The Frozen Hours transports us to the critical moment in the history of America’s “Forgotten War,” when the fate of the Korean peninsula lay in the hands of a brave band of brothers battling both the elements and a determined, implacable foe.
“A military story as dramatic and heroic as any that exists.”—The American Interest
“The Frozen Hours . . . illustrates again Shaara’s mastery. . . . This is fiction and history at their blended best.”—Marine Corps Gazette
“Marvelously effective storytelling . . . that shows us what warfare feels like both to those who plan campaigns and those who execute them . . . gripping, precisely detailed historical fiction.”—Booklist (starred review)
The Frozen Hours A Novel of the Korean War edition by Jeff Shaara Literature Fiction eBooks
Master history novelist Jeff Shaara has written a fantastic book about America's "forgotten war": Korea.Set during the late fall and early winter of 1950, "The Frozen Hours' takes a look at the battle for the Chosin Reservoir. In June, 1950, North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel. In response, the United States and other members of the United Nations sent troops to repel the invaders. Led by American General Douglas MacArthur, the combined army and marine forces began the task of pushing the North Koreans back. Inspired by their success at Inchon, the U.N. forces had visions of driving the North Koreans all the way to the Yalu river. But, waiting on the other side, were thousands of Chinese just waiting to join in the fight.
In this fine novel, Shaara follows the battle of the Chosin Reservoir through the eyes of several people: American Marine general O.P. Smith, Army General Ned Almond, Captain William Barber, Colonel Chesty Puller, PFC Pete Riley, Sgt. Hamp Welch, PFC Joe Morelli, PFC Sean Killian, and Chinese General Sung Shi-Lun. Throughout, each chapter has one of the main character's name on it. The chapters devoted to Riley focus on the actual combat faced by the Americans, including the bitter cold, low rations, and skirmishes with the enemy. Chapters devoted to Smith involve planning and execution of attack, while chapters devoted to Sung give the reader a look at the battle from a Chinese perspective.
In keeping with Shaara's style, this book reads much like a work of nonfiction. All of the characters in the book are actual people who fought at the Chosin Reservoir. This campaign is brought to life by Shaara's unique style of storytelling, and the principal participants are all included.
I give "The Frozen Hours" my highest recommendation. Jeff Shaara has delivered a fine telling of one of the greatest battles in America's "forgotten war".
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The Frozen Hours A Novel of the Korean War edition by Jeff Shaara Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This book tells the story of a war that I knew little about it. As usual, Jeff Shaara does a great job describing the action and informing the reader how the Korean campaign, specifically the First Marine Division experiences during the first year of the war 1950.
The story is told through the eyes of General O.P Smith and private Riley on the Marine American side and General Sung on the Chinese side. Reading the Smith chapters one learns about the overall strategy if the campaign against North Korea , reading Riley's the reader gets the horrors that a marine in the field went through. Of course, reading about their experiences in the command post or in the field the reader learns about about other officers, marines and army that come in contact with the main characters of the story. The chapters about the Chinese General are also very informative given the reader a clear picture of what the Chinese Army, officers and soldiers had to put up with.
I highly recommend this book is informative, interesting, and makes you think about how history repeats itself.
I'm rather embarrassed to say that I have never read any of Jeff Shaara's work before. I have purchased his books, but never read them. Fault the reader in this case, not the writer. But I have read his father's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels though. Twice.
Since I'm a former Marine and have a curiosity about the Korean War, I couldn't resist his new novel, The Frozen Hours. It follows the formula established by his father with "To the Reader," followed by the "Introduction," where he sets up the story and introduces us to the Protagonists/Antagonists and then to the story itself. This formula, while basic, works well and before you know it you're sucked into the story.
For The Frozen Hours, Mr. Shaara focuses on (not surprisingly) the epic story of the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir. I was happy to see that one of his main characters is Major General O.P. Smith, the commander of the 1st Marine Division. I applaud his choice. Mr. Shaara could have selected Marine Corps legend Lewis "Chesty" Puller, but I think that would have been too easy. As we read, we see General Smith as a leader of uncommon calm and reserve. He was very much Eisenhower to Puller's Patton.
Of course, there is a "grunt" character which is Marine Private Pete Riley, a member of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. Fox Company's stand on "Fox Hill," near Sinhung-ni. Their heroic actions blocked the attacking Chinese forces,thus allowing the division to withdraw southward and escape the Chinese.
Lastly, the Chinese character, General Sung completes the array. Sung is not a fanatical Communist, but a dedicated professional soldier (funny how when Americans are holding out are considered brave and courageous, but when it's the other side, they're considered "fanatical"). His forces operate at a considerable handicap with no artillery, no air support and no winter clothing. The Chinese forces must use small arms and mortars to destroy the enemy. Casualties among the Chinese forces were high. Devastated by Marine firepower and planes, the weather also took its toll freezing an unknown number of Chinese soldiers to death.
This is a first rate book and will undoubtedly be Jeff Shaara's 15th consecutive New York Times Bestseller.
Master history novelist Jeff Shaara has written a fantastic book about America's "forgotten war" Korea.
Set during the late fall and early winter of 1950, "The Frozen Hours' takes a look at the battle for the Chosin Reservoir. In June, 1950, North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel. In response, the United States and other members of the United Nations sent troops to repel the invaders. Led by American General Douglas MacArthur, the combined army and marine forces began the task of pushing the North Koreans back. Inspired by their success at Inchon, the U.N. forces had visions of driving the North Koreans all the way to the Yalu river. But, waiting on the other side, were thousands of Chinese just waiting to join in the fight.
In this fine novel, Shaara follows the battle of the Chosin Reservoir through the eyes of several people American Marine general O.P. Smith, Army General Ned Almond, Captain William Barber, Colonel Chesty Puller, PFC Pete Riley, Sgt. Hamp Welch, PFC Joe Morelli, PFC Sean Killian, and Chinese General Sung Shi-Lun. Throughout, each chapter has one of the main character's name on it. The chapters devoted to Riley focus on the actual combat faced by the Americans, including the bitter cold, low rations, and skirmishes with the enemy. Chapters devoted to Smith involve planning and execution of attack, while chapters devoted to Sung give the reader a look at the battle from a Chinese perspective.
In keeping with Shaara's style, this book reads much like a work of nonfiction. All of the characters in the book are actual people who fought at the Chosin Reservoir. This campaign is brought to life by Shaara's unique style of storytelling, and the principal participants are all included.
I give "The Frozen Hours" my highest recommendation. Jeff Shaara has delivered a fine telling of one of the greatest battles in America's "forgotten war".
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