Religion: Nazi
Name: Major Schmidt
First Appearance: Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos (vol. 1) #72 (Nov. 1969): "Play It Alone, Sam!"
Creators: Gary Friedrich, Allyn Brodsky (as Marvel Bullpen), Dick Ayers, John Severin
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Enemy of: The Howling Commandos
Gender: male
was the ranking Nazi officer in Marrakech, and oversaw the work of Captain Eric Leroux. When Leroux failed to prevent the escapes of Steuben and the DeGroots, he had Leroux killed. Major Schmidt was the story's counterpart to the Casablanca character Major Strasser, portrayed by Conrad Veidt.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/mikemarrakech.htm#schmidt