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Oliver Prince Smith (October 26, 1893 – December 25, 1977) was a U.S. Marine four-star general and decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division during the first year of the Korean War, and notably during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir , where he said "Retreat Hell!
Jul 5, 2017 · One of the little-known aspects of the Chosin Reservoir campaign was that Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith, the commander of the Marines there, was far more of a “George Marshall man” than were the Army generals to whom he reported.
A s the commander of the First Division of the U.S. Marines, Oliver P. Smith led the highly acclaimed division in its renowned battles in the first year of the Korean War: the successful amphibious landing at Inchon and the grueling battles against the Chinese in the Chosin (Changjin) Reservoir.
O. P. Smith – Savior of Chosin BLUF: Oliver Prince Smith was a highly decorated Marine Corps combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Nicknamed “the Professor” by his Marines, Smith commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin
General Oliver P. Smith, highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, died on 25 December 1977. He had been advanced to four-star rank on retirement, 1 September 1955, by reason of having been specially commended for heroism in combat.
Oliver P. [“O.P.”] Smith), the 7th Infantry Division (Maj. Gen. David G. Barr), and the 3rd Infantry Division (Maj. Gen. Robert H. Soule). The corps also had control of the Capital and 3rd divisions of the South Korean I Corps, which was already crossing the…
Oliver P. Smith, born on October 26, 1893, in Menard, Texas, emerged as a distinguished figure in the annals of U.S. military history. Renowned for his tactical brilliance and leadership during the Korean War, Smith’s command of the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir.
Sep 24, 2018 · Major General Oliver P. Smith, Commander, 1st Marine Division. Smith was 57 years old and stood 6 feet tall, with his weight fluctuating between 150 and 165 pounds. A graduate from the University of California at Berkeley, Smith was about as different from Almond as an officer could be.
Major General Oliver P. Smith of the 1st Marine Division and his subordinate commanders demonstrated that the cold weather environment required deliberate and meticulous decision making, an appreciation of the special logistical challenges, and a
Oct 1, 2009 · Called one of the twentieth century’s great Marine leaders, Smith was known as an outstanding combat commander and a man of great intellect and moral courage. This biography, written by the...
