Howlin’ Mad

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Howlin’ Mad was the famous nickname of U.S. Marine Corps General Holland M. Smith, a prominent commander in World War II Pacific amphibious operations.

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Howlin’ Mad canonical 2
Howlin' Mad 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Marine Corps general
human
nickname
allegiance United States of America
surface form: United States
awardReceived Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
command Fleet Marine Force
surface form: Fleet Marine Force, Pacific

V Amphibious Corps
conflict World War I
World War II
country United States of America
era 20th century
familyName Smith
gender male
givenName Holland
militaryBranch United States Marine Corps
surface form: U.S. Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps
militaryRankAtRetirement General
nickname Howling Mad
Howlin’ Mad self-linksurface differs
notableBattle Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Saipan
Battle of Tarawa
Invasion of Tinian
surface form: Battle of Tinian
notableFor commanding U.S. Marine and Army forces in Pacific amphibious operations during World War II
development and refinement of U.S. amphibious assault doctrine
occupation military officer
rank General
refersTo Holland M. Smith
role amphibious operations commander
serviceNumber United States Marine Corps officer
specialization amphibious warfare
theaterOfOperations Pacific War

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Holland M. Smith nickname Howlin’ Mad
Howlin’ Mad nickname Howlin’ Mad self-linksurface differs
subject surface form: Holland M. Smith
Hatchechubbee, Alabama, United States nickname Howlin’ Mad
subject surface form: Holland M. Smith
this entity surface form: Howlin' Mad