From Whaleboats to Amphibious Warfare: Lt. Gen. Howling Mad Smith and the U.S. Marine Corps

by Anne Cipriano Venzon

An examination of Holland Smith's career in the Marine Corps follows its evolution from an insular constabulary at the turn of the 20th century to a juggernaut, landing American troops island by island in vital amphibious engagements up to 1945. Serving in important assignments from the Philippines to China to Latin America, Smith became deeply involved in the development of amphibious strategy and tactics, as well as in the creation of proper...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275949060
• ISBN13: 9780275949068
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"