DocM Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=18078996 H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Gulf War Commander, Dies at 78H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired general credited with leading U.S.-allied forces to a victory in the first Gulf War, has died at age 78, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News. He died today in Tampa, Fla., where he lived in retirement, a U.S. official told the Associated Press. Schwarzkopf, called "Stormin' Norman" because of his reportedly explosive temper, actually led Republican administrations to two military victories: a small one in Grenada in the 1980s and a big one as de facto commander of allied forces in the Gulf War in 1991. "'Stormin' Norman' led the coalition forces to victory, ejecting the Iraqi Army from Kuwait and restoring the rightful government," read a statement by former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War. "His leadership not only inspired his troops, but also inspired the nation." > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Raze Subscriber² Posted December 28, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rest in peace, General. The Laughing Man 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OH2D Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 He was born here in my town...he was definitely one of out finest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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