Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship

by Jonathan W. Jordan

From New York Times bestselling author Jonathan W. Jordan comes a riveting portrait of friendship, politics, and power at the highest the extraordinary bond between Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill.

One was the soldier-statesman who would become America’s thirty-fourth president. The other was the British icon who refused to surrender in democracy’s darkest hour. Together they launched invasions, toppled tyrants, and shaped the world as the nations they served drifted apart. From world war to Cold War, from Pearl Harbor to the hydrogen bomb, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower faced down Hitler, Stalin, and Khrushchev and stood together in the uneasy dawn of the nuclear age. Through triumph and loss, they forged a remarkable friendship that weathered the decline of an empire and rise of a superpower.

Told in rich and gripping detail, drawn from the words of the men themselves, Ike and Winston is a deeply human story of loyalty, leadership, and affection—a kinship forged in war, strained by duty, nurtured in peace.

Genres: History, Biography, World War II, Nonfiction, War

576 pages, Hardcover

Published May 12, 2026

About the author

A native of Savannah, Georgia, Jon grew up on Air Force bases, from which his father flew C-141 Starlifters for the Military Air Command during the Vietnam War. He lived in New Jersey, Ohio, and the Philippines until 1976, when his family moved to Selma, Alabama. Jon obtained an accounting degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and his law degree from Vanderbilt University. He practiced law in Texas for nine years before moving to Marietta, Georgia. He lives in Marietta with his wife, Kate, and their three children. He currently practices commercial litigation and corporate bankruptcy law at the Atlanta-based firm King & Spalding LLP.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship by Jonathan W. Jordan is an excellent history of the surprising relationship behind the infamous men.

This is an excellently researched nonfiction that gives the reader an in depth look at the two men and their surprisingly deep relationship and friendship between Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill.

Of course both men had more in common than one would initially think, and the author does an amazing job presenting this deep, rich, and gratifying friendship. The extraordinary world changes, wars, and instability brought them together and strengthened their resolve.

The author presented all of this in a way that was engaging, inspiring, and just overall entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Dutton for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 5/12/26.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well researched and written book about the relationship between Eisenhower and Churchill that began in 1942 and ended with the death of Churchill. It covers the ups and downs in the relationship due to the differing personalities and beliefs on what was most important. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the relationship between two key leaders during World War II and the Cold War.

I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Net Galley, Goodreads, Amazon and my nonfiction book review blog..

[Theresa Lorenzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say much about this book that probably hasn't been said already. This is a very well-researched book that needed to be written. Usually we hear about Eisenhower as President and Churchill as a Prime Minister. That is all. This incredible book has given me a new perspective on World War II and the solid commitment to win at all costs.

Since my dad was stationed in North Africa during the war, I was captivated by the section that had to do with Churchill wanting to take the fight there. Mr. Jordan has left no stone unturned in telling the good and the bad.

I absolutely recommend this book to any student of history or to anyone who wants to learn.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Ike and Winston” is unique and thoroughly researched book on Dwight D Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, and the bond they both shared. This book is rich with history and is an excellent resource. The information is well presented and engaging throughout the entire book.

Highly recommended for any one interested in learning more about this fascinating time in history.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC

[Stuart Shiffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

My review of this book will appear next week at Bookreporter.com. I will provide a link once it appears.