--- product_id: 42639215 title: "The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War" price: "1237896₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/42639215-the-frozen-hours-a-novel-of-the-korean-war store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War **Price:** 1237896₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War - **How much does it cost?** 1237896₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/42639215-the-frozen-hours-a-novel-of-the-korean-war) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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) Review: An Excellent Novel About The Korean War - 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". Review: A piece of overlooked history - I absolutely LOVE both Jeff and Michael Shaara’s books. To me they make history come to life and The Frozen Hours was no exception. The only thing I knew previously about the Korean War was from the movie and television series MASH. So when I saw this book, I decided it might be a great opportunity to learn about this war in a more realistic way. I was not disappointed. The story is told from the point of view of a Chinese General, an American General, and an enlisted man. Each perspective is unique and shows the frustration of a political war and an indifferent commander (McArthur) as well as an inept second in command General (Ned Almond) who had little experience, even though World War II had only ended 5 years prior. I learned so much about just this one campaign of the Chosin Reservoir from November thru December, 1950 of the Korean War. This battle is considered one of the most brutal in modern warfare, due in large part to the extremely cold temperatures (-40). Told in Shaara’s unique style, the story comes to life and is interesting from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the afterword which tells about the characters Shaara interviewed for the story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #175,350 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #162 in Military Historical Fiction #712 in War & Military Action Fiction (Books) #748 in War Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,256 Reviews | ## Images ![The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81khQTiOm5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Novel About The Korean War *by J***N on June 28, 2017* 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". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A piece of overlooked history *by R***R on March 15, 2021* I absolutely LOVE both Jeff and Michael Shaara’s books. To me they make history come to life and The Frozen Hours was no exception. The only thing I knew previously about the Korean War was from the movie and television series MASH. So when I saw this book, I decided it might be a great opportunity to learn about this war in a more realistic way. I was not disappointed. The story is told from the point of view of a Chinese General, an American General, and an enlisted man. Each perspective is unique and shows the frustration of a political war and an indifferent commander (McArthur) as well as an inept second in command General (Ned Almond) who had little experience, even though World War II had only ended 5 years prior. I learned so much about just this one campaign of the Chosin Reservoir from November thru December, 1950 of the Korean War. This battle is considered one of the most brutal in modern warfare, due in large part to the extremely cold temperatures (-40). Told in Shaara’s unique style, the story comes to life and is interesting from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the afterword which tells about the characters Shaara interviewed for the story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Historical Treatment; Contrived Dialogue *by S***Y on September 6, 2018* Many years ago, I read Jeff Shaara’s Killer Angels, a dramatized account of the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of the combatants. I thought it was magnificent. Shaara’s son Michael followed in his father’s footsteps, writing several similar “historical fiction” books focusing on military campaigns. These books are all based upon historical events and feature actual historical figures, though the stories are fleshed out with dialog provided by the author. This work follows a Marine battalion (?) from the landing at Inchon through the disastrous Chosin Reservoir campaign in North Korea. The chapters are written through the eyes of three participant in the fighting, Marine commanding General O. P. Smith, Marine private Pete Riley and the Chinese commanding General Sung Shi-Lun, whose troops surrounded the Marine detachment before ultimately allowing it to escape. The historical detail is excellent, focusing on the extremely difficult conditions faced by the troops from both sides. The Korean highlands experienced one of the most bitter winters in recorded history, with temperatures that dipped well below zero, resulting in numerous cases of frostbite and death from exposure. I believe the author took some liberties in his attempt to lionize General Smith, at the expense of some of his superiors. Much has been written concerning the personality of Douglas MacArthur, and there is substantial historical underpinning for his treatment here, however it is hard to believe that General Ned Almond, who stood between Smith and MacArthur, was as incompetent and as big a martinet as painted by Shaara. Also, I found much of the dialog to be contrived, using every cliché and hackneyed phrase imaginable from the era. This is the fourth Jeff Shaara work I’ve read and I’ve found them all to be good historical treatments, though a notch below that of his father. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/42639215-the-frozen-hours-a-novel-of-the-korean-war](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/42639215-the-frozen-hours-a-novel-of-the-korean-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*