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Oliver Prince Smith was a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he said "Retreat, hell! We're not retreating, we're just attacking in a different direction." He retired at the rank of four-star general, being advanced in rank for having been specially commended for heroism in combat. Wikipedia  

✵ 26. October 1893 – 25. December 1977
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Oliver P. Smith Quotes

“Retreat Hell! We're just attacking in another direction.”

Oliver P. Smith

Said during the Korean War, December 1950, U.S. Marine Corps History Division website http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Frequently_Requested/Quotes.htm.

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