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Holland McTyeire "Howlin' Mad" Smith, KCB (April 20, 1882 – January 12, 1967) was a general in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He is sometimes called the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare. His nickname, "Howlin' Mad" Smith, had been given to him by his troops in the Dominican Republic in 1916. [1]
Jun 29, 2017 · Coral and Brass is the biography of General Holland McTyeire "Howlin' Mad" Smith, known as the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare. His book is a riveting first-hand account of key...
MG Smith. Holland Smith is called the father of modern U.S. am phibious warfare, but he is perhaps more known as the poster child of inter-service rivalry during the 3DFL¿F:DU During the war, much friction existed between the services the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. U.S. Army GEN Douglas MacArthur even wrote in a letter, Of all the faulty
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Mar 30, 2011 · Lieutenant General Holland McTyeire Smith prided himself on his ability to relate to the common Marine. Despite a privileged upbringing in Alabama, he eschewed the trappings of rank, preferring to wear a combat uniform rather than dress whites.
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Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith was 62 years of age. At a time in life when most men contemplate retirement, he was a very busy individual. He was the top Marine in the Pacific and, despite his grandfatherly appearance, he had a tremendous temper. This earned him the nickname of “Howlin’ Mad.”
Holland Smith commanded Marines in WWII's Central Pacific Area under Admirals Nimitz and Spruance. His forthright autobiography tells how he battled the Japanese, the Navy and the Army to complete his mission and defeat the Japanese.
Holland Smith led Marine Raiders in bold, effective hit-and-run raids against Japanese-held islands, proving their mettle. Specially trained and equipped elite forces executed covert and high-stakes missions deep behind enemy lines, often under perilous conditions.
