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Is there anything interesting about Holland Smith?
Holland Smith is sometimes called the father of modern U.S. amphibious warfare.
Who was Holland Smith?
Holland Smith was a general in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
What did Holland Smith do?
On the eve of World War II, General Holland Smith directed extensive Army, Navy, and Marine amphibious training.
What did Holland Smith accomplish?
Holland Smith helped prepare U.S. Army and Canadian troops for the Kiska and Attu landings.
When did Holland Smith come into power?
General Holland Smith assumed command of the 1st Marine Brigade at Quantico, taking that unit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for extended amphibious training in October 1940.

Question: Did he die?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Holland Smith die?