The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War

by Jeff Shaara

Gradually, Joseph Stalin withdraws direct Soviet support for Kim and Kim begins to seek another ally who would support his goals. He thus forms an alliance with the Communist Chinese, who are now led by Mao Tse-tung.

In March 1950, the American intelligence community concludes that the North Koreans are preparing an invasion of the South.

On June 25, 1950, the North Koreans open a massive artillery barrage across the 38th parallel,

No one officially entertains the idea that Kim’s only real ally is Red China.

Douglas MacArthur devises a new and audacious strategy to break the siege. Ignoring his advisors, and the strategists in Washington, MacArthur plans an invasion of his own, an amphibious assault against the western coast of South Korea, at the port of Inchon.

“Soviet assurances are like rivers of mud. Soil yourself in it if you wish, but do not expect to drink the water.