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COMMANDER // 1934–2012

Norman Schwarzkopf

generalUnited StatesUnited States5 battles1 war

Lifespan

1934 – 2012

19401950196019701980199020002010Gulf War · 1990–1991Battle of 73 Easting — February 26, 1991 · United States · Gulf WarBattle of Norfolk — February 27, 1991 · Coalition · Gulf WarHundred-Hour Ground War — Feb 1991 · Coalition · Gulf WarMedina Ridge — 27 Feb 1991 · United States · Gulf WarOperation Desert Storm — January 17, 1991 · United States · Gulf War

Active service 1991 — 5 battles across 1 war; first command at age 57.

Profile

Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. 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.

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Battles (5)

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