First to fight
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First To Fight First To Fight is a book written by Lt. General Victor “Brute” Krulak. USMC (Ret.). He wrote the book as a means of expressing how and also why the Marine Corps has such an interesting reputation amongst the American populace. In part this book was inspired by the fact that Krulak was asked in a letter “Why does America need a Marine Corps?” In short this made him think on the matter and come to the conclusion that America does not need a Marine Corps but instead wants one. Progressing down that line of thought further is what prompted him to begin his study into the history and culture of the Marine Corps and what makes the Marines who they are. Part One of First to Fight details “The Thinkers”. In short it describes the multiple attempts throughout the history of our nation and the Corps by other branches of service to make the Marine Corps either subservient to other branches or eliminate it all together. The most detail is given to the time of post WWII reorganization of the military eventually leading to what we know today. Krulak through his own personal experience and historical records relays to us the heavy aggression towards the Corps from the Army during this time period. Also we get a glimpse how certain presidents as well have not always been eager to support an independent Marine Corps. The next section of the book talks about “The Innovators” and how the Corps has a long history of adapting to its current situation and overcoming obstacles through different means as part of its job as a fluid fighting force able to overcome any situation. Mostly this section describes how the Corps was responsible for the creation and testing of U.S. procedure on amphibious landings in the modern day. Also some time is dedicated to describing how the Marine played a large role in pushing forward the use of the Higgins boat which was one of the great tools used in WWII. “The Improvisers” talks mostly about how Marines realizing
First To Fight First To Fight is a book written by Lt. General Victor “Brute” Krulak. USMC (Ret.). He wrote the book as a means of expressing how and also why the Marine Corps has such an interesting reputation amongst the American populace. In part this book was inspired by the fact that Krulak was asked in a letter “Why does America need a Marine Corps?” In short this made him think on the matter and come to the conclusion that America does not need a Marine Corps but instead wants one. Progressing down that line of thought further is what prompted him to begin his study into the history and culture of the Marine Corps and what makes the Marines who they are. Part One of First to Fight details “The Thinkers”. In short it describes the multiple attempts throughout the history of our nation and the Corps by other branches of service to make the Marine Corps either subservient to other branches or eliminate it all together. The most detail is given to the time of post WWII reorganization of the military eventually leading to what we know today. Krulak through his own personal experience and historical records relays to us the heavy aggression towards the Corps from the Army during this time period. Also we get a glimpse how certain presidents as well have not always been eager to support an independent Marine Corps. The next section of the book talks about “The Innovators” and how the Corps has a long history of adapting to its current situation and overcoming obstacles through different means as part of its job as a fluid fighting force able to overcome any situation. Mostly this section describes how the Corps was responsible for the creation and testing of U.S. procedure on amphibious landings in the modern day. Also some time is dedicated to describing how the Marine played a large role in pushing forward the use of the Higgins boat which was one of the great tools used in WWII. “The Improvisers” talks mostly about how Marines realizing