Cold War, Captivating History
Cold War, Captivating History
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Cold War
A Captivating Guide to the Korean War and Vietnam War

Author: Captivating History

Narrator: Duke Holm

Unabridged: 4 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2019


Synopsis

Explore the Cold War and Get a Deeper Understanding of the Korean and Vietnam WarTwo captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:Korean War: A Captivating Guide to Korean War HistoryVietnam War: A Captivating Guide to the Second Indochina WarThe narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe.Some of the topics covered in the first part of this audiobook include:The Japanese Ascendency: 1910-1945A Korea Divided: The US Occupation of the SouthThe Forging of the North Korean StateFirst Blood: The Outbreak of WarStrike Hard and Strike Fast: The US RetreatBittersweet Victories: American Revival and China’s Decision to Cross the YaluHow Do You Solve a Problem Like China?The Bloody Ceasefire and Looming BombThe Legacy of the Korean WarAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!The Vietnam War represented a watershed not only in American and Vietnamese history but also internationally. It wasn’t just a battle between two nations, but between two ideologies, two military strategies and a fight for the hearts and minds of two vastly different national populations.Some of the topics covered in the second part of this audiobook include:The French and the First Indochina WarOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: The Government of Ngo Dinh DiemPragmatism and IdealismThe Death of Two Catholic PresidentsSmoke and Mirrors: Johnson’s WarThe American War MachineThe Tet NightmareNixon and KissingerScroll to the top and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Cold War!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Arjun on November 24, 2020

It’s a book. I read it......more

Goodreads review by Keith on February 29, 2016

Not only a cold war but a cold story with even colder characters. This novel, thought up by Tom Clancy but written by Jerome Preisler left me even colder. A world power communication company called UP LINK maintains a base on Antarctica where they are testing a rover style device for future Mars exp......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on May 12, 2025

Cold War is a fast-paced techno-thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The story is packed with action, high-stakes politics, and modern warfare. It follows the team at UpLink, a private security and tech company, as they face off against a new threat in the Russian Arctic. The characte......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on February 07, 2021

So much to unpack in this book. It could have been so much more and there were many story lines not fully developed and yet it kept you entertained all the way through. The author does a nice job in tying everything up but there are times he goes into too much detail on non-important things and then......more

Goodreads review by Jeramey on July 15, 2023

Perfect? Not even close. Good? Eh. But for periods, it does become a page turner. A few of the plots just end, with no real impact. The main plot gets tied up neatly at the end in a way that is to convenient. A very low 3 stars. Probably should be 2. I will keep reading, only because my desire to finish......more