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By skillfully blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fiction, General Victor H. Krulak delves into the very essence of the Marine Corps—what does it mean to be a Marine? What is behind its reputation, and how does it survive and even thrive, despite insurmountable political obstacles and an “uncanny tendency to shoot itself in the foot”?
To answer these questions, the general examines the foundation on which this legendary elite unit of fighters is built—a system of deep devotion to the Corps and its homeland, and brotherly love for each other. He analyzes the Marines in wartime, detailing their experiences in World War II, the Korean Wars, and Vietnam, in which he himself was a direct participant. Examines in detail the Corps' relationships with other branches of the military, especially during merger operations after World War II, and offers a new perspective on the decision-making process in crisis situations.