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The long-awaited biography of Victor Krulak, the greatest Marine of the 20th century.

About the Author

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.

Reviews

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 TimesA well-written tale about a complicated yet admirable man. - James Srodes - The Washington TimesRobert 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, USMA 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 BoysA revealing-and troubling-portrait of a much-revered figure. - Kirkus Reviews