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Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. KCB (/ ˈ ʃ w ɔːr t s k ɒ f / SHWORTS-kof; 22 August 1934 – 27 December 2012) was a United States Army general.While serving as the commander of United States Central Command, he led all coalition forces in the Gulf War against Ba'athist Iraq.
"The Bear" – Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., United States Army general (the nickname he preferred over "Stormin' Norman") "The Bearded Man" – Frank Messervy, British Army general (because he tended not to shave in battle) "Beauty" – Harold M. Martin, U.S. Navy admiral [14] "Benny" – Raymond H. Bass, World War II U.S. Navy submarine commander [4]
Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf (/ ˈ ʃ w ɔːr t s k ɒ f / SHWORTS-kof, German: [ˈʃvaʁtskɔpf]; August 28, 1895 – November 25, 1958) was the first superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. He is best known for his involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping case.
It has also earned the nickname Video Game War, after the daily broadcast of images from cameras onboard American military aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. The Gulf War has also gained fame for some of the largest tank battles in American military history : the Battle of Medina Ridge , the Battle of Norfolk , and the Battle of 73 Easting .
Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf could refer to: Norman Schwarzkopf Sr. (1895-1958), United States Army general and first superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. (1934-2012), United States Army general and commander of Coalition Forces in the Gulf War
Marianna Schwarzkopf, American actress known by the name of Marianna Hill, cousin of Norman Schwarzkopf Norman Schwarzkopf Sr. (1895–1958), first superintendent of the New Jersey state police Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. (1934–2012), United States Army general, leader of coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War
Each entry lists the general's name, date of rank, [a] active-duty positions held while serving at four-star rank, [b] number of years of active-duty service at four-star rank (Yrs), [c] year commissioned and source of commission, [d] number of years in commission when promoted to four-star rank (YC), [e] and other biographical notes. [f]
Name Took office Left office Term length 1 ... General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. (1934–2012) 23 November 1988: 9 August 1991: 2 years, 259 days: U.S. Army: 4 ...