BREAKING

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf Dies

Led US to victory over Iraq in Gulf War

Dec 27, 2012 by David Mark

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General Norman Schwarzkopf, architect of the 1991 Gulf War that expelled Iraqi troops from Kuwait, has died, AP reports. He was 78.

A much-decorated combat soldier in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was known popularly as "Stormin' Norman" for a notoriously explosive temper.

He lived in retirement in Tampa, FL, where he had served in his last military assignment as commander-in-chief of U.S. Central Command. That is the headquarters responsible for U.S. military and security concerns in nearly 20 countries from the eastern Mediterranean and Africa to Pakistan.

While Schwarzkopf has been hailed as a brilliant military strategist, his Gulf War leadership has come in for some revisionist history. In his new book, "The Generals," Thomas Ricks criticizes Schwarzkopf and then-Joint Chiefs Chairman Colin Powell for not properly aligning military power to achieve policy aims. Ricks chides the generals for allowing Saddam Hussein's Republican Guards divisions to escape back into Iraq at the end of the war.

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Neo_NtheMatrix

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This is very sad news. It's always sad when I hear about one of our brave military personnel dying. As a proud citizen of this nation, I salute you Schwarkopf!
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sittinduck

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R.I.P. Gen. Schwarzkopf.
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Ashstop

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A great man! He made us all proud, RIP Sir!
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stepped_in_it

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RIP "Stormin" Norman.....
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FollowTheMoney

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Damn good man. I served under the General '90. He pined medal on me, I was in awe of the mans persona. One of those guys that filled the entire room when he walked in. R.I.P. General.
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ConserveUSA

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A Great Man!
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Keyjo

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Well, obviously his legacy will be the first Gulf War. Even though that is the highlight and grand finale of his career, he achieved much more.
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DARSB

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I loved his daily briefings during Gulf I. "the luckiest man in Iraq" footage is timeless.
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bsking

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yes it is.
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Sharpshooter

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Hell of a Soldier.... One of few sons who achieved greatness on his own. His father is certainly waiting at the gate to Salute his son.

Most notable is that General Schwartzkopf learned important lessons in Vietnam that effected those serving under him in Iraq... Semper Fi General... one of few Army Officers I can wholly respect.
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PoliticalSpice

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Known as stormin norman for his temper. When i read that i thought of you :)
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ConserveUSA

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May the Memories of This Great Man Live On!!!!
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Dan_Tien

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I'm very sorry to hear about his death. He was a great man.
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seedtick

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RIP Stormin' Norman. You will be remembered and the likes of you may never pass our way again.
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bsking

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is legacy is it was a brilliant strategist. A kick ass warrior and I don't give a damn what some armchair Chicken Hawk says or writes in order to sell his book... the only reason Republican Guard wasn't totally destroyed is because the media portrayed America as the big bad bullies and so the president pulled back and they escaped from the highway of death.

may he rest in peace.
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SavageMazx

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Good man, he will be missed
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Thegrif

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Trust me on this, ole Stormin Norman didn't give a terd about any of that hippie, tree huggin, let everybody do what they want bunch of crap. There is only one way to do things, and that was Normans way. The man was the real deal, and America is weaker without him.
He truly will be missed.
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bsking

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no doubt. it will be interesting to watch how the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue responds... we have already seen a statement released by George Herbert Walker Bush, even though he himself is probably near his death.... I guess Obama will get around to it in a few days.... maybe not.
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Thegrif

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@bsking well probably much like his reaction to Benghazi. Obama will get around to it, unless he has a late night talk show appearance to get to, or maybe he will stand in front of America and deny it ever happened.
"No, he didn't die, he was just protesting."
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Sonny

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@bsking Geez, guy. Do you have to ruin everything with politics?
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Cheenoguy

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Yes they do. Every story must be turned into a reason to bash Obama and/or liberals.
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bsking

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@Sonny really sunny did I ruin the death of the general for you?
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JohnVicky

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Ricks is becoming a legend, he singled out Fox Snooze for their one sided coverage of the Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi, idiocy that they were trying to trump up against our President. Fox Snooze got their butts handed back to them once again. Well done Mr. Ricks.
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kathyparsell

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Duh...duh, we are talking about General Norman Schwarzkopf not what ever right wing news analyst has intimitaded you this time.
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Thunderchicken

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Vote up = oops.
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ConserveUSA

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A Great Man of Honor has gone to Heaven before us and he is now with Our Lord Jesus Christ & Savior. Onward Christian Soldiers!
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texas_cutie75

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Rest in peace sir! We thank you for your service!
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VCP

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A hero in the Vietnam war. A great man! May he rest in peace.
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VeryLameduck

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Sad day. Thank you for your service. Too bad the mission hasn't been "accomplished" yet.
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kathyparsell

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That of a man, a hero, who felt that he not only commanded the military but need to speak to the American public. I thank him for his meritorious service to this country. May God and his country Bless Him!
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MissMostly

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Thank you Sir for all that you have done for our country! May the Almighty GOD welcome you into his presence for all eternity.
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