Background
Krulak, Victor Harold was born on January 7, 1913 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Morris and Besse M. (Ball) Krulak.
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"Required Reading" Marine Corps Professional Reading Program Bluejacket Paperback Book Series In this riveting insider's chronicle, legendary Marine General "Brute" Krulak submits an unprecedented examination of U.S. Marines--their fights on the battlefield and off, their extraordinary esprit de corps. Deftly blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fable, General Krulak touches the very essence of the Corps: what it means to be a Marine and the reason behind its consistently outstanding performance and reputation. Krulak also addresses the most basic but challenging question of all about the Corps: how does it manage to survive--even to flourish--despite overwhelming political odds and, as the general writes, "an extraordinary propensity for shooting itself in the foot?" To answer this question Krulak examines the foundation on which the Corps is built, a system of intense loyalty to God, to country, and to other Marines. He also takes a close look at Marines in war, offering challenging accounts of their experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War II, and offers new insights into the decision-making process in times of crisis. First published in hardcover in 1984, this book has remained popular ever since with Marines of every rank.
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Krulak, Victor Harold was born on January 7, 1913 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Morris and Besse M. (Ball) Krulak.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1934; Doctor of Laws, University San Diego.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1934. Advanced through grades to lieutenant general. Service in China, at sea, with United States Marine Corps (Fleet Marine Forces), 1935-1939.
Staff officer, also battalion regimental and division Commander World World War II, World World War II. Chief staff (1st Marine Division Korea). Formerly commanding general (Marine Corps Recruit Depot), San Diego.
Formerly special assistant to director, joint staff counterinsurgency and special activities (Office Joint Chiefs Staff). Commanding general Fleet Marine Force Pacific, Pacific, 1964-1968. Retired, 1968; vice president Copley Newspaper Corporation, 1968-1979.
President Words Ltd. Corporation, San Diego.
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Trustee Zoological Society San Diego. Member of the United States Naval Institute, United States Marine Corps Association, American Society Newspaper Editors, Inter-American Press Association, United States Strategic Institute (chairman).
Married Amy Chandler, June 1, 1936 (deceased 2001). Children: Victor Harold Junior, William Morris, Charles Chandler.