Bryan D. Brown 10. "[133] While Colin Powell would say Schwarzkopf's strengths outweighed his weaknesses, Dick Cheney personally disliked what he considered Schwarzkopf's pretentious behavior with subordinates. He pushed for offensive combat over defensive operations in the Gulf War. He led one of the shortest and most decisive military victories in US History. He declined to measure the success of the campaign by counting suspected Iraqi casualties, believing that would undermine his credibility. [61] Having been very successful in improving the combat readiness of the 1st Brigade, he was nominated to receive his first star as a brigadier general. Schwarzkopf and his group fought continuously for several days. In 2003, the retired four-star general spoke out against the invasion of Iraq under President George W. Bush. [125] A memorial service was conducted on February 28, 2013, at the Cadet Chapel at West Point, which was attended by Colin Powell, Schwarzkopf's family, and others. Ricks concluded that the Gulf War was a "tactical triumph but a strategic draw at best. Although a medevac was on its way, Schwarzkopf ordered his UH-1 Huey to remove the wounded. [108] Bush then gave Hussein an ultimatum to withdraw from Kuwait by 12:00 on February 23 or Schwarzkopf's ground forces would attack. [18] Schwarzkopf developed a lifelong interest in Middle Eastern culture. Ricks said that Schwarzkopf was overly cautious in the execution of his plans because of his fear of repeating mistakes in Vietnam, which meant his troops failed to destroy the Iraqi Republican Guard. "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 "Benny" — Raymond H. Bass, World War II U.S. Navy submarine commander The name Schwarzkopf is a nickname type of surname for a person with black hair. Holmes was the alias of one of America's first serial killers. [42][43] On February 14, 1966, Schwarzkopf led an ARVN paratrooper assault on a Viet Cong position, during which he was wounded four times by small arms fire. "[137] Atkinson further contended that in his leadership during the Gulf War, Schwarzkopf conducted one of the greatest military campaigns of all time, providing the United States with its "first battlefield hero in decades. Schwarzkopf also gained a great respect for certain military leaders at West Point, notably Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman and Creighton Abrams, believing them excellent commanders who nonetheless did not glorify war. [45], Between 1970 and 1983, Schwarzkopf took on a number of different assignments. When weapons of mass destruction were not located in the country after the invasion, he changed his stance. [106], The air campaign proved to be a success by achieving air superiority and destroying the Iraqi military's communications network, supplies, and many tanks and armored vehicles. War is a profanity, it really is. Lieutenant General Charles Horner, USAF, ran the headquarters in Riyadh. After the Vietnam War ended, Schwarzkopf stayed in the military and continued to rise up the ranks. [31][32] He graduated 43rd of 480 in the class of 1956 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. [22] From a young age, Norman wanted to be a military officer, following his father's example. He also worked as a public speaker, giving lectures around the country. [126], Schwarzkopf endorsed George W. Bush in the 2000 U.S. presidential election and the 2004 U.S. presidential election. [68], On October 25, 1983, Schwarzkopf was appointed to the command group for the Invasion of Grenada. Nobody is more anti-war than an intelligent person who's been to war. His memoirs were a hit with readers, and the book became a nonfiction best-seller. He was reportedly killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, who later burnished the legend of the Wild West outlaw. By Conal Urquhart, Guardian UK. During the war, he earned several honors for his service there, including three Silver Stars, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. [126] Schwarzkopf otherwise sought to live out a low-profile retirement in Tampa, though he briefly served as a military commentator for NBC.[126]. He became a general in the late 1970s and served as the deputy commander of the U.S. forces during the 1983 invasion of Grenada. 28 December 12 The commander of the allied forces in the 1991 Gulf war earned the nickname Stormin' Norman. In July 1959, Schwarzkopf was assigned his first overseas assignment; as a staff officer alternating with duties as a platoon leader, liaison officer, and reconnaissance platoon leader[36] with the 6th Infantry Regiment in West Germany. In 1968, he attended the Army's Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, completing the course in June 1969. After an initial orientation at Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), headquartered in Saigon, Schwarzkopf was sent north to Pleiku in the central highlands, in the II Corps Tactical Zone. He was involved in an incident where the colonel commanding the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit initially refused to fly Army troops in Marine helicopters. That year, his command began planning to counter an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, seeing it as a likely conflict that would threaten the interests of the United States. From West Point, the younger Norman Schwarzkopf served his country in Europe and all over the United States. [134][135], The quick and decisive results of the Gulf War were attributed to Schwarzkopf's leadership. And when they get ready to send me again, I'm going to have to stop and ask myself, "is it worth it?" Schwarzkopf commanded Operation Desert Storm, successfully driving out Saddam Hussein's Iraqi forces from Kuwait in 1991. [Note 2] He was also a member of Mensa. [125] He supported several children's charities and national philanthropic causes, and he was a spokesperson for prostate cancer awareness, recovery of the grizzly bear from endangered species status, and served on the Nature Conservancy board of governors. He went to school there and later in Geneva, Switzerland. [92] Through October, Schwarzkopf and his command were occupied with setting up facilities and supply lines for the troops streaming into Saudi Arabia. [49] He developed his leadership attitudes during this command. He frequently met with subordinates and Saudi commanders. At times he can be an overbearing bastard, but not with me. Some speculated that the popular general might make a bid for public office, but he chose to focus on other interests instead. He was initially considered for promotion alternatively to General of the Army or to Army Chief of Staff, and was ultimately asked to assume the latter post, but he declined. A highly decorated United States Army officer, he is best remembered as the Commander of US Central Command, and was commanded the coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War, from which he received the nickname "Stormin' Norman." [79] One week after the end of the exercises, Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990. [64] He returned to Washington, DC, for an assignment as director of personnel management for the Army, subordinate to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, General Maxwell R. [120], Schwarzkopf returned to the United States after the Gulf War as a national hero, and his ability to effectively deal with the press left him a positive image. For his leadership in the battle, Schwarzkopf was awarded the Silver Star. He was accepted by the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army in 1956. "[138] The later accomplishments of General Tommy Franks during Operation Enduring Freedom were compared favorably with those of Schwartzkopf. If you recall, his nickname during this time was Stormin’ Norman. Susan Y. Desjardins 18. When he took command during the Gulf War, he sought an entirely different strategy, which was ultimately successful by favoring greater media coverage but subject to strict controls on the battlefield. Schwarzkopf didn't stay away from military matters completely, however. Martin E. Dempsey 17. After graduating in 1956 with a degree in engineering, Schwarzkopf later earned a master's degree in the subject from the University of Southern California. John P. Abizaid 2. [72] As a part of his duties during the posting, he sat in on arms reduction talks with leaders from the Soviet Union. Schwarzkopf commanded the coalition that drove the Iraqis out, and earned himself the nickname Stormin' Norman for his military success, for his … Schwarzkopf retired from military service in 1991. [125], Schwarzkopf died at age 78 on December 27, 2012, of complications following a bout of pneumonia. [127], Among reactions to Schwarzkopf's death, George H. W. Bush said of him: "General Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the 'duty, service, country' creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great Nation through our most trying international crises. [76], In November 1988, Schwarzkopf was named commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), succeeding General George B. Crist. Then, he returned to the United States and finished his teaching assignment at West Point, where he was an associate professor in the Department of Mechanics. Commanded the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War (1991). He also worked to minimize the culture clash among foreigners in sharia-dominated Saudi Arabia, such as the high visibility of women in military roles. His father was a 1917 graduate of the United States Military Academy and veteran of World War I. He initially endorsed an invasion after Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations on February 6, 2003. He became an instant national celebrity and the source of great curiosity by the general public. Cheney doubted Schwarzkopf's ability to lead the Gulf War, and so Powell dealt with Schwarzkopf instead. Schwarzkopf planned counters both for Iraq's large armored forces, air forces, and elite Republican Guard forces. That's a very dangerous place for the nation to be when your own army is going to stop and question. After diplomatic relations broke down, he planned and led Operation Desert Storm, an extended air campaign followed by a highly successful 100-hour ground offensive, which defeated the Iraqi Army and liberated Kuwait in early 1991. [89] Schwarzkopf arrived at the CENTCOM command in Riyadh on August 25,[90] and on August 29, he conducted his first front-line tour of the potential combat zone, accompanied by reporters. The senior Schwarzkopf later became the founding Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, where he worked as a lead investigator on the … [26] Schwarzkopf graduated valedictorian out of his class of 150,[27] and his IQ was tested at 168. Sir Norman Foster is a prominent British architect known for his innovative structural designs, as seen with edifices like Berlin's Reichstag, New York City's Hearst Tower and London's City Hall. "[35], He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1958. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in March 1989, Schwarzkopf maintained that the Soviet Union was a threat to the region, but when giving an overview of the countries in the region, he noted that Iraq posed a threat to its weaker neighbors. Norman Schwarzkopf, Self: The American President. [65] Schwarzkopf was promoted to major general. [75] In a second role, Schwarzkopf served as the Army's senior member on the Military Staff Committee at the United Nations Security Council, where he began to build diplomatic skills in dealings with representatives from other countries. In his plebe year he was given the nickname "Schwarzie," the same as his father, and he was often pushed by older cadets to imitate his father's radio show as a traditional act of hazing. The seemingly no-nonsense Desert Storm commander's reputed temper with aides and subordinates supposedly earned him that rough-and-ready moniker. Schwarzkopf expected the war to last several weeks and had anticipated chemical weapon attacks by the Iraqi forces, which did not occur. That force too came into heavy contact. General Norman Schwarzkopf who commanded allied forces in the 1991 Gulf war has died at the age of 78 in Tampa, Florida. [59] Schwarzkopf favored the intense press surrounding the Gulf War conflict, feeling that blocking the news media, as had been done in Grenada, would contribute to affect public perception of the war in the United States negatively. [70] The operation was a learning experience for Schwarzkopf, who saw the need to develop greater co-operation between the services for future joint operations. The public loved his often-humorous depictions of American life. General Schwarzkopf retired from active duty in 1991 and wrote an autobiography entitled, “It Doesn't Take A Hero,” which published in 1992. Subsequent operations gave more authority to joint commanders in operations and doctrine and emphasized joint warfare doctrine over service-centered doctrine. General Schwarzkopf was a second-generation West Point graduate. [62], In July 1978, Schwarzkopf became deputy director of plans at the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. His first assignment was as platoon leader, later executive officer, of E Company, 2nd Airborne Battle Group, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. "What is postwar Iraq going to look like, with the Kurds and the Sunnis and the Shiites? Schwarzkopf, who was given the nickname … General Schwarzkopf’s return to Vietnam more than 20 years after his second combat tour brought him closure—and a mysterious threat of bloodshed. [143] He staged visible media appearances that played to patriotism. [121] He felt it was a mistake to send U.S. Army Reserve troops into the country without adequate training. Vincent K. Brooks 9. [63] He then served a two-year stint as assistant division commander of the 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized) in Germany. Ralph E. Eberhar… [96], Schwarzkopf devised an operational plan, dubbed "Operation Desert Storm," to be based on overwhelming force and strong infantry attacks supported by artillery and armor. In June 1962, Schwarzkopf enrolled at the University of Southern California in a Master of Science in Engineering course studying missile mechanics, graduating in June 1964,[38] with a Master of Science in mechanical and aerospace engineering. 1. Schwarzkopf was born Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. on August 22, 1934, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Sr.[2][3] and Ruth Alice (née Bowman). At one point, he braved heavy North Vietnamese fire to recover and treat a handful of wounded South Vietnamese soldiers and escort them to safety. He was assigned as executive officer to the chief of staff at MACV headquarters, based at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Saigon. In early 1990, he testified again before the Senate Armed Services Committee in threat-assessment hearings that the Cold War was ending and that it was less likely the Soviet Union would exert military force in the region. He was profiled by the Associated Press, the Washington Post, and Newsday, People, as well as praised in a Random House publication on the war, Triumph in the Desert. James F. Amos 4. [101] In spite of the co-operation, he later said that he considered the Arab troops to be the least effective of the war. [19][39] He was promoted to major shortly after arriving in Vietnam. [37][36], Schwarzkopf was promoted to captain in July 1961 and attended the Advanced Infantry School at Fort Benning for eight months,[36] and qualified for the Master Parachutist Badge. Schwarzkopf retired shortly after the end of the war and undertook a number of philanthropic ventures, only occasionally stepping into the political spotlight before his death from complications of pneumonia. On March 3, he arrived in Kuwait City to survey the aftermath of the Iraqi occupation and negotiate a ceasefire with Iraqi military leaders and to work out the return of prisoners of war on both sides. [19] In July 1960, Schwarzkopf was assigned as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Charles Johnson, who commanded the Berlin Brigade in West Berlin. He was critical of the lack of a reconstruction plan after the fall of Baghdad, feeling the initial offensive operations plans did not take into account the cultural complexities of Iraq. Schwarzkopf's strategy earned him the nickname, “Stormin Norman,” due to his strategical ingenuity. He was then called to an emergency meeting with US President George H. W. Bush, where his Internal Look '90 strategic plans were made the basis of a potential counteroffensive plan. [140], In a 2012 book, historian Thomas E. Ricks wrote Schwarzkopf's lack of experience with politics were disadvantageous to his conduct of the war. Rising through the ranks after the Vietnam war, he later commanded the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division and was one of the commanders of the Invasion of Grenada in 1983. [10], He attended the Community High School in Tehran, later the International School of Geneva,[23] and briefly Frankfurt American High School, in Frankfurt, Germany (1948–49), and Heidelberg American High School, in Heidelberg, Germany (1949–50). [7] The senior Schwarzkopf later became the founding Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, where he worked as a lead investigator on the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. [80][81] Fearing Iraq would next invade Saudi Arabia, Schwarzkopf ordered contingency plans put in motion, with the 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division and 24th Infantry Division put on alert. [146] However, several high-profile reports publicized the CENTCOM strategy. Schwarzkopf was cremated and his ashes were buried near those of his father in the West Point Cemetery in a ceremony attended by cadets, military leaders, New York and New Jersey State Police Troopers. Schwarzkopf had served as a battalion commander during the war. [87] Schwarzkopf planned supply lines for the 50,000 troops initially sent to Saudi Arabia, tapping Major General William G. Pagonis as director of the logistical operations, with US Air Force cargo aircraft landing supplies at Dhahran and US Navy ships offloading troops and supplies at Dammam. [55], Disgruntled by the treatment of Vietnam veterans in the United States after the war, Schwarzkopf considered leaving the military but ultimately decided to stay in the hope of fixing some of the problems encountered by the military during the war. Schwarzkopf served as a military analyst for NBC during the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman," General Norman Schwarzkopf was known for his fiery temper and his keen strategic mind. Following the invasion, Schwarzkopf returned to the 24th Infantry Division and completed his tour as its commander. Gen. Schwarzkopf's been tagged with several nicknames over the years, including "Schwarzie," a nickname his father also carried through West Point, "Black Smoke 6," "Colonel Nazi," and the more familiar "Stormin' Norman" and "Bear." [97], By then, Schwarzkopf commanded an international army of 750,000,[59] comprising 500,000 US troops and 250,000 troops from other nations, as well as thousands of main battle tanks, combat aircraft and six carrier battle groups. Norman Rockwell illustrated covers for 'The Saturday Evening Post' for 47 years. Norman Schwarzkopf in 1991. Wayne A. In 1993, Schwarzkopf was found to have prostate cancer, for which he was successfully treated. Though he declined to identify Iraq specifically as a threat, he noted a regional conflict was the most likely event to destabilize the region and that noted Iraq's ceasefire with Iran meant it was continuing to grow and modernize its military. [88] By August 20, 20,000 U.S. troops were in Saudi Arabia, with another 80,000 preparing to deploy, and a further 40,000 reserves tapped to augment them. He became one of the prominent figures in the military response to Iraq's invasion of neighboring Kuwait in 1990. He would later push for more policies to make joint warfare, and interservice co-operation standard practice in warfare. He commanded the US and coalition military forces during the Persian Gulf War. Schwarzkopf graduated from West Point and fought in the Vietnam War. The parents of one soldier blamed him for the death of their son, a claim that Schwarzkopf strongly denied and termed an accident of war. Schwarzkopf was born Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. on August 22, 1934, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Sr. and Ruth Alice (née Bowman). "[141] In his memoirs, Schwarzkopf responded to these kinds of criticisms by saying his mandate had only been to liberate and safeguard Kuwait and that an invasion of Iraq would have been highly controversial, particularly among Middle Eastern military allies. As the buildup continued, Schwarzkopf was occupied with planning an offensive operation against the Iraqi units along the border, sometimes working 18-hour days in planning, assisted by a close group of aides. "[128], During his tour of duty in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf developed a reputation as a commander who preferred to lead from the front, even willing to risk his own life for his subordinates. [104][105] Schwarzkopf sent a prepared statement to the troops ahead of the first airstrikes, which were timed to hit their targets at 02:40. [30][73][122][136] Historian Rick Atkinson considered Schwarzkopf "the most theatrical American in uniform since Douglas MacArthur. [121] Queen Elizabeth II honorarily knighted Schwarzkopf and he was awarded many other military accolades from foreign countries. [73] Specifically, the operation demonstrated a need for greater joint roles in planning, deploying troops, and communicating operations. Schwarzkopf was highly decorated in Vietnam and was awarded three Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, and the Legion of Merit. John R. Allen, USMC 3. Their father was Colonel H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who served in World War I and founded the New Jersey State Police. Downing 19. Schwarzkopf's degree did not include a specific major, as was then common among West Point graduates, because he planned a career in the military and wanted a degree of freedom to choose its direction himself. On July 1, 1986, he was promoted to lieutenant general, and was reassigned to Fort Lewis as commander of I Corps. [17] In Iran, Norman learned shooting, horseback riding, and hunting. In June 1983, he became commanding general of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Fort Stewart, Georgia. [126] In 2004, he was critical of Donald Rumsfeld and his handling of Operation Iraqi Freedom. "[78] With regional turmoil growing, Schwarzkopf became concerned about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein, focusing the attention of his command to prepare to respond to what he thought was a "more realistic scenario." Bush remembered him as "a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation," adding "Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the 'duty, service, country' creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great nation through our most trying international crises. [46][47], Despite the brigade's otherwise-controversial performance record, Schwarzkopf was quickly regarded as one of its best combat commanders. If that happens, it's inevitably going to be nuclear weapons and the whole thing. [148], Schwarzkopf was awarded the following military decorations:[149], This article is about the Gulf War general. [102], Schwarzkopf also had an agreeable relationship with his deputy commander, Lieutenant General Calvin Waller, who handled much of the administrative burden. The military leader who earned the nickname Stormin' Norman was 78 years old. [19] The family moved to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1947, following a new military assignment for Herbert Schwarzkopf. [129] Like German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and General George S. Patton, Schwarzkopf highly regarded decisiveness and valued determination among his commanders. Norman Schwarzkopf was born on August 22, 1934 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA as Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. 19Th-Century thief and gunfighter related to Thomas Jefferson action had not been fully considered his IQ was tested 168. 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