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   Awards. Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4) Purple Heart Medal. Croix de Guerre. 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 ...

   • Years of service: 1905–1946
   • Service/branch: United States Marine Corps

   • Rank: Four-star General

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3. www.historynet.com › howlin-mad-wwii-marine'Howlin' Mad' WWII Marine General Goes to War with Army

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   Mar 30, 2011 · Holland Smith was a Marine general who relieved Ralph Smith of command of the 27th Infantry Division on Saipan in 1944. The two men had a strained relationship and a history of clashes over the war effort. Learn about their backgrounds, careers, and roles in the Pacific Theater.

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4. encyclopediaofalabama.org › article › holland-smithSmith, Holland - Encyclopedia of Alabama

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   Mar 27, 2023 · Learn about Holland Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps officer who served in two world wars and developed amphibious landing tactics. Find out his biography, career, achievements, and controversies.

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   • Adm. Chester Nimitz and Lt. Gen. Holland Smith After U.S. entry into World War II, Smith, now a major general, continued to train Marine and Army units in amphibious landings. Despite his abilities as a trainer and administrator, Smith wanted a combat command.

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   Where was Holland Smith buried?

   • Smith died in San Diego, California, on January 12, 1967, and was buried at nearby Fort Rosecrans Cemetery. Holland Smith’s greatest contributions to Allied victory during World War II were his innovations in amphibious landing tactics.

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   Why did Holland Smith change rank?

   • Lt. Gen. Holland Smith and Col. Dudley Brown at Iwo Jima After taking Saipan, Holland Smith was promoted to commander of the newly formed Fleet Marine Force and was headquartered in Hawaii, away from the front lines. Although nominally an advancement, the change in rank was actually was an effort to muzzle the confrontational general.

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   How did Holland Smith contribute to WW2?

   • Holland Smith’s greatest contributions to Allied victory during World War II were his innovations in amphibious landing tactics. Although he craved battlefield command, Smith was a more able trainer and administrator than he was field commander.

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6. military-history.fandom.com › wiki › Holland_SmithHolland Smith | Military Wiki | Fandom

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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...

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   Learn how U.S. Marine Lieutenant General Holland Smith led the invasion of Iwo Jima, the most fortified and bloody target in World War II. Discover how he faced the Japanese commander, Tadamichi Kuribayashi, and his ingenious defenses.

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     After the battle General Holland Smith came upon a sight that moved him to tears. “It was a dead Marine, leaning forward against the seawall, one arm still supported upright by the weight of his body. On top of the seawall, just beyond his upraised hand, lies a blue and white flag, a beach marker to tell succeeding waves where to land.” Holland Smith cleared his throat and said, “how can men like that ever be defeated?” - Two years ago now, I put a ton of time into reading and researching for th

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9. www.wordsofveterans.com › holland-smith-the-manHolland Smith: The Man Behind the Marine Raiders

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   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.

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    Dec 4, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of General Holland Smith, the Marine General who championed amphibious invasions and clashed with the Army and Navy. He commanded the V Amphibious Corp and the Fleet Marine Force in World War 2 and advised on Iwo Jima.