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Brute

The Life of Victor Krulak, U.S. Marine

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By: Robert Coram
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From the earliest days of his 34-year military career, Victor "Brute" Krulak displayed a remarkable facility for applying creative ways of fighting to the Marine Corps. He went on daring spy missions, was badly wounded, pioneered the use of amphibious vehicles, and masterminded the invasion of Okinawa. In Korea, he was a combat hero and invented the use of helicopters in warfare. In Vietnam, he developed a holistic strategy in stark contrast to the Army's "Search and Destroy" methods---but when he stood up to LBJ to protest, he was punished. And yet it can be argued that all of these accomplishments pale in comparison to what he did after World War II and again after Korea: Krulak almost single-handedly stopped the U.S. government from abolishing the Marine Corps.

©2010 Robert Coram (P)2010 Tantor Americas Military & War Inspiring

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Coram captured the unique warrior spirit of Krulac. So many lessons learned.

Highly recommended read for both the character study and the insights into the War in the Pacific

I have read many other books on WWII in the Pacific. This was among the very best .

Lots of priceless leadership wisdom.

Outstanding

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I greatly admired General Krulak, I was his driver for two years. He loved his Marines and their well being was always his first concern for them. He was especially fond of the junior enlisted Marines in his command, he had a wonderful sense of humor and was held in high esteem by the Marines under him.

The greatest Marine General that ever lived.

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An outstanding listen. The Narrator made you feel as if The Brute was talking himself!

An outstanding story of the Krulak legacy

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The life that Victor brute Krulak lead was incredible. The author did phenomenal job of telling the story. The reader, an equally great job speaking it. I wish I had studied this book 30 years ago.

I wish I had read and study this book 30 years ago. Absolutely incredible

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at times it's hard to understand why people do what they do, but this book actually did a very good job of explaining where this man came from. The impact that he had on not only just the Marine corps, but the military and total is insurmountable. it truly is incredible to hear the things that individuals have gone through, trials and tribulations, and the results that they have shared the entire world. we need more men like this to do things that they have done and help us keep moving forward.

what a life

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The author does a fantastic job of honoring great men who desire only to do the right things for the good of America.

Robert Coram’s illustration of his characters are honest/ yet respectful.

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My wife and I truly enjoyed listening to this book. Brute's contributions to the Marine Corps and the nation are immeasurable!!! This is a must read...especially for Marines. I'm an active duty SgtMaj with 22 years in service and I learned a whole lot from this book.

Great read!

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This is a book that every Marine should read. This man was just as important to our history as those more often talked about!

Semper Fi

A not spoke about HERO!

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Excellent! Very informative about a controversial figure in American history. Very informative regarding the USMC during the 20th century.

Excellent work

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This is the best biography I've read. Left a deep impression and also is very entertaining! Highly recommend this book

Leaves a deep impression while also entertaining

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