Who commanded the largest Marine force ever under Marine command, about 136,000 troops, in the Pacific during World War II?

Who commanded the largest Marine force ever under Marine command, about 136,000 troops, in the Pacific during World War II?

• A. John LeJeune
• B. Ira Hayes
• C. LtGen Holland Smith
• D. Capt Joseph Fossa

Answer: (C)

The question tests knowledge of who led the largest Marine ground force under Marine command in the Pacific during World War II. Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith held that role, commanding the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, and heading the I Marine Amphibious Corps as the war progressed. At their peak these Marine formations covered roughly 136,000 Marines and supporting personnel across major island campaigns in the Pacific. That scale made Smith the senior Marine commander in charge of the largest Marine force in the theater, which is why this answer is correct. The other figures were notable Marines but did not command forces of that size in the Pacific.

The question tests knowledge of who led the largest Marine ground force under Marine command in the Pacific during World War II. Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith held that role, commanding the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, and heading the I Marine Amphibious Corps as the war progressed. At their peak these Marine formations covered roughly 136,000 Marines and supporting personnel across major island campaigns in the Pacific. That scale made Smith the senior Marine commander in charge of the largest Marine force in the theater, which is why this answer is correct. The other figures were notable Marines but did not command forces of that size in the Pacific.