Holland McTyeire Smith

Holland McTyeire Smith (1882-1967) was a general in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and has been called the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare. He grew up in Seale, Russell County, and graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) in 1901.

Portrait of General Holland McTyeire Smith, U.S. Marine Corps commander in World War II
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Portrait of General Holland McTyeire Smith, U.S. Marine Corps commander in World War II