Social : End a program of study 1956 at 12:00 midnight in West Point, NY (Graduated West Point)
Relationship : Meet a significant person 1967 at 12:00 midnight in West Point, NY (Met future wife at football game)
Relationship : Marriage 6 July 1968 (Brenda) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Work : Great Achievement January 1991 (Commander of Allies, Persian Gulf War) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Death:Death, Cause unspecified 27 December 2012 chart Placidus Equal_H.
American career military man who was known as "Stormin Norman" while Commander in Chief of the U.S. forces during the Gulf War. A 4-Star Army General and graduate of West Point, class of 1956, he was commander of the allied coalition in the Persian Gulf conflict in January 1991, having foreseen the possibilities as early as 1983. His military career is one of high achievement with awards consisting of the D.S.M., D.F.C., Silver Star and Purple Heart. He also served two tours in Vietnam during which he received two Purple Hearts and three Silver Stars.. Known for being an aggressive yet compassionate commander, the 63", 240 lb. Schwarzkopf is very patriotic, loves parades and being outdoors. He is also a gourmet cook and a hobby-magician. During his military career, spanning 35 years, he was known to have an explosive temper and little tolerance for inefficiency and ineptitude. Self-assured and a highly intelligent man with a reported I.Q. of 170, he inspires devotion from his command. He can be quite charming but is known to throw epic temper tantrums engaging in yelling and cursing behavior, and sometimes throwing things. Even as early as ten years of age he was known to say, "Someday when I become a general I want people to know that Im serious." His hobbies include hunting, fishing, skeet and trap shooting. He met his wife, Brenda, a former TWA flight attendant from Timberville, VA, in 1967 at an Army football game at West Point when he was 33 and she was 26. They were married on 7/06/1968 in a West Point wedding. In the early 70s, while stationed at Fort McNair in the Washington, DC area, the first two girls were born: Cindy and then Jessica and later on, they had son Christian. Died on 27 December 2012. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: August 22, 1934, Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Died: December 27, 2012, Tampa, Florida, USA
General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. was a highly decorated US Army General, best known for his leadership role as Commander of US Central Command during the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) in 1991. His decisive leadership and strategic brilliance led to the swift liberation of Kuwait and cemented his place in military history.
Schwarzkopf's distinguished military career spanned over three decades. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, first as a senior advisor to the South Vietnamese Army and later as a battalion commander. He rose through the ranks, holding various key command and staff positions before ultimately leading the coalition forces during the Gulf War. His military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He retired from the Army in August 1991.
After retiring from the military, General Schwarzkopf remained a prominent public figure. He authored the autobiography "It Doesn't Take a Hero," which detailed his military experiences and leadership philosophy. He also became involved in various charitable causes, notably supporting the fight against prostate cancer. He largely avoided politics, choosing to focus on philanthropic endeavors.
General Schwarzkopf is remembered as a brilliant military strategist and a charismatic leader. His "Stormin' Norman" nickname reflected his forceful personality and determination. His leadership during the Gulf War is studied as a model of successful military planning and execution. His legacy continues to inspire military leaders and inform strategic thinking within the armed forces.
While General Schwarzkopf did not have a personal social media presence during his lifetime (pre-dating widespread social media), information about him is readily available online through news archives, biographical websites, and military history resources. Search terms like "Norman Schwarzkopf biography," "Operation Desert Storm," and "Gulf War leadership" will yield numerous results.
Please note that due to the passage of time since his passing in 2012, recent projects or news related to General Schwarzkopf himself would not be expected. However, analyses of his military strategies and leadership continue to be published and discussed.
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