H. Norman Schwarzkopf

H. Norman Schwarzkopf was a Vietnam War veteran, commander of the U.S. Central Command, and a four-star general in the U.S. Army.

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Birth Name :

Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf

Profession :

War Figure

Birthday :

August 22, 1934

Star Sign :

Leo

Death Date:

December 27, 2012

Age :

78

Birthplace :

Trenton, New Jersey

H. Norman Schwarzkopf was a renowned United States Army General who gained prominence for his leadership during the Persian Gulf War. With a military career spanning 35 years, he participated in various operations, notably Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. A Vietnam War veteran, Schwarzkopf held the position of commander of the U.S. Central Command and achieved the rank of a four-star general in the U.S. Army. He authored an autobiography called “It Doesn’t Take a Hero” and earned numerous accolades for his service, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Celebrated as a national hero, Schwarzkopf retired from active service in 1991.