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# Holland Smith

(1882–1967)   Military Officer

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Holland Smith was a military officer, best known for *Harrap's French-English, anglais-français concise dictionary/dictionnaire*.

## Quick Facts About Holland Smith

Born April 20, 1882

Died January 12, 1967

Profession Military Officer

Notable works Harrap's French-English, anglais-français concise dictionary/dictionnaire

## About Holland Smith

Holland McTyeire "Howlin' Mad" Smith, KCB 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.

##  Quotes by Holland Smith

> [We had generals who were admirals and admirals who wanted to be generals. Generals acting as admirals are bad enough, but it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/holland-smith/we-had-generals-who-were-admirals-and-admirals-who-wanted-to-be/)

Holland Smith

[Acting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/acting/)

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> [I have always considered Saipan the decisive battle of the Pacific offensive...(it was) the naval and military heart and brain of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/holland-smith/i-have-always-considered-saipan-the-decisive-battle-of-the-pacific/)

Holland Smith

[Battle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/battle/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a5/holland-smith-86445_battle_i-have-always-considered-saipan-the-deci_1958963.jpg)

> [If the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eaton, the Japanese bases in the Pacific were captured on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/holland-smith/if-the-battle-of-waterloo-was-won-on-the-playing-fields-of-eaton-the/)

Holland Smith

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