R.I.P Stormin Norman
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A leader who understood that he was helpless without those who supported him from below. He did not look down on subordinates, he elevated them. A rare skill.
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I highly recommend reading Schwarzkopf's autobiography, "It Doesn't Take A Hero." It's full of interesting details on his youth, early military career and views on life in general. I remember reading how Schwarzkopf enjoyed going bear hunting alone in Alaska. After packing his camping gear and rifle, he would have someone drop him off in a remote area with instructions to pick him up in a week.
Schwarzkopf was no fan of political correctness. His daily war briefings televised on CNN during the Gulf War were must-see television. Curt, to-the-point and blunt, there had never been anything on television like Schwarzkopf's briefings. One might say his war briefings were America's first TV reality show. His on-camera performances were spellbinding.
In retirement, Schwarzkopf worked with charities and sat on the board of directors for Remington Arms. He represented the very best in our nation's military tradition.
Schwarzkopf was no fan of political correctness. His daily war briefings televised on CNN during the Gulf War were must-see television. Curt, to-the-point and blunt, there had never been anything on television like Schwarzkopf's briefings. One might say his war briefings were America's first TV reality show. His on-camera performances were spellbinding.
In retirement, Schwarzkopf worked with charities and sat on the board of directors for Remington Arms. He represented the very best in our nation's military tradition.