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Victor ""Brute"" Krulak is arguably the most important officer in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. In China, he went on daring spy missions. In World War II, he was instrumental in developing amphibious vehicles, and masterminded the invasion of Okinawa. In Korea, he was a combat hero and pioneered the use of helicopters in warfare. In Vietnam, he devised a holistic strategy to fighting the Viet Cong, but when he stood up to LBJ, Krulak was forced to retire. Yet perhaps all of his 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. And all the while, he kept secret the truth that he feared would destroy him. Published to rave reviews in hardcover, BRUTE is Robert Coram's masterpiece.

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A revealing-and troubling-portrait of a much-revered figure. <b><i><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></b></i>

Praise for BRUTE Coram captures General Krulak's striding march across the Marine Corps, and across the American century...[and] is a meticulous investigator of the things that drove Brute Krulak, not all of them pretty... Brute is plainspoken and absorbing. .. and captures its subject in strokes that are sharp, simple and often funny. Dwight Garner, New York Times

Praise for BRUTE: Coram captures General Krulak's striding march across the Marine Corps, and across the American century...[and] is a meticulous investigator of the things that drove Brute Krulak, not all of them pretty... Brute is plainspoken and absorbing...and captures its subject in strokes that are sharp, simple and often funny. - Dwight Garner - New York Times A well-written tale about a complicated yet admirable man. - James Srodes - The Washington Times Robert Coram has written a long-needed biography of Lieutenant General Brute Krulak that captures the critical role he played in some of the seminal events in the history of the Marine Corps...Coram's masterful portrayal of Krulak's complex personality accurately depicts a leader who drove both himself and his Marines to excel, no matter what the cost. - Colonel Jon T. Hoffman - USMCR(Ret), author of Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USM A great book, a compelling and insightful look at one of America's greatest heroes. Like the man himself it tells the truth, blemishes and all, about this pivotal figure in American history. Brute Krulak's intelligence, courage and tenacity saved countless lives in three wars and perhaps saved the Marine Corps itself. - Jim Proser - author of I'm Staying with My Boys A revealing-and troubling-portrait of a much-revered figure. - Kirkus Reviews

A revealing-and troubling-portrait of a much-revered figure. Kirkus Reviews

Robert Coram has written a long-needed biography of Lieutenant General Brute Krulak that captures the critical role he played in some of the seminal events in the history of the Marine Corps...Coram's masterful portrayal of Krulak's complex personality accurately depicts a leader who drove both himself and his Marines to excel, no matter what the cost. --USMCR(Ret), author of Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USM Colonel Jon T. Hoffman

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Robert Coram was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his work as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is the author of seven novels and four nonfiction books, including American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day and Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War. He lives in Atlanta.

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