Stormin' Norman DEAD - The Orange Mane

Bacchus · 12-27-2012, 06:13 PM

Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies

Posted: 12/27/2012 05:23:42 PM MST
Updated: 12/27/2012 06:25:43 PM MST

By Lolita C. Baldor and Richard Pyle

The Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1991 file photo, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf stands at ease with his tank troops during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. Schwarzkopf died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. He was 78. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

WASHINGTON - Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who topped an illustrious military career by commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991 but kept a low public profile in controversies over the second Gulf War against Iraq, died Thursday. He was 78.

Schwarzkopf died in Tampa, Fla., where he had lived in retirement, according to a U.S. official, who was not authorized to release the information publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

A much-decorated combat soldier in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was known popularly as "Stormin' Norman" for a notoriously explosive temper.

He served in his last military assignment in Tampa as commander-in-chief of U.S. Central Command, the headquarters responsible for U.S. military and security concerns in nearly 20 countries from the eastern Mediterranean and Africa to Pakistan.

Schwarzkopf became "CINC-Centcom" in 1988 and when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait three years later to punish it for allegedly stealing Iraqi oil reserves, he commanded Operation Desert Storm, the coalition of some 30 countries organized by President George H.W. Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out.

Read more: Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...#ixzz2GJCd8ktM

Bacchus · 12-27-2012, 06:15 PM

Many of us watched him on CNN in the early 90's during the Iraq war. The most famous General since WWII

Rock Chalk · 12-27-2012, 06:20 PM

Really had a brilliant strategy in the Gulf War. Iraqi thought our main forces were coming from the south from Kuwait, he had used them as a diversion while he sent the bulk of the armored cavalry around their flank through the desert and hit them hard on from the rear. This after 100 days of air bombing to take out their communications and ability to see what he was doing.

Brilliant tactician and one of the reasons (along with superior firepower and highly trained military personnel) that we had so few casualties in that war.

driver · 12-27-2012, 06:28 PM

A fine tactician, a good honorable man, exemplified the best of the US Officer corps.
Unlike some of the scumbags who are running things now.
RIP!

Drunken.Broncoholic · 12-27-2012, 06:30 PM

Loved the Stormin Norman! May he rest in well deserved peace.

Old Dude · 12-27-2012, 06:52 PM

Time really flies, doesn't it?

RIP, general.

Drunken.Broncoholic · 12-27-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dude

Time really flies, doesn't it?

RIP, general.

Man it's scary sometimes. And the older you get the faster it goes.

broncosteven · 12-27-2012, 07:19 PM

Don't know much about the guy other than he seemed to have a good gameplan vs Iraqi's.

RIP and thanks for your service.

crush17 · 12-27-2012, 07:26 PM

H.W. Bush is in ICU.

Probably next to go

ant1999e · 12-27-2012, 07:38 PM

rodr88 · 12-27-2012, 07:38 PM

He was the Brigade Commander when I was in Germany in the late 70's early 80's. Never had the honor of meeting him, but sure as hell respect him. RIP General.

driver · 12-27-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Quote:

Don't know much about the guy other than he seemed to have a good gameplan vs Iraqi's.

RIP and thanks for your service.

Really all you need to know is he made it to 4-STARS and theater level command without playing KISS A__ political games! Hard to do in this modern world, of "quid pro quo"!

Kaylore · 12-27-2012, 08:06 PM

That's too bad. He's an American hero. RIP.

Swedish Extrovert · 12-27-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driver

Really all you need to know is he made it to 4-STARS and theater level command without playing KISS A__ political games! Hard to do in this modern world, of "quid pro quo"!

For real. A good Lutheran guy, too.

RIP

tesnyde · 12-27-2012, 11:07 PM

Great American. I read his biography and respected him even more. His dad was great guy too.

cousinal11 · 12-28-2012, 03:37 AM

RIP. I was 10 during the Gulf War but I remember Stormin' Norman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BaSw...e_gdata_player

bronco militia · 12-28-2012, 06:53 AM

extralife · 12-28-2012, 06:14 PM

I feel obligated to post this:

SoCalBronco · 12-28-2012, 06:40 PM

RIP General. He had a great line about the French.

12-27-2012, 06:13 PM	#1
Bacchus I'm buying Natasha Romanoff Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5,229 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Stormin' Norman DEAD Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies Posted: 12/27/2012 05:23:42 PM MST Updated: 12/27/2012 06:25:43 PM MST By Lolita C. Baldor and Richard Pyle The Associated Press FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1991 file photo, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf stands at ease with his tank troops during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. Schwarzkopf died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. He was 78. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File) WASHINGTON - Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who topped an illustrious military career by commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991 but kept a low public profile in controversies over the second Gulf War against Iraq, died Thursday. He was 78. Schwarzkopf died in Tampa, Fla., where he had lived in retirement, according to a U.S. official, who was not authorized to release the information publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. A much-decorated combat soldier in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was known popularly as "Stormin' Norman" for a notoriously explosive temper. He served in his last military assignment in Tampa as commander-in-chief of U.S. Central Command, the headquarters responsible for U.S. military and security concerns in nearly 20 countries from the eastern Mediterranean and Africa to Pakistan. Schwarzkopf became "CINC-Centcom" in 1988 and when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait three years later to punish it for allegedly stealing Iraqi oil reserves, he commanded Operation Desert Storm, the coalition of some 30 countries organized by President George H.W. Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out. Read more: Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...#ixzz2GJCd8ktM

12-28-2012, 03:37 AM	#16
cousinal11 East Coast Bronco Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,203 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dresseen	RIP. I was 10 during the Gulf War but I remember Stormin' Norman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BaSw...e_gdata_player Last edited by cousinal11; 12-28-2012 at 03:40 AM..

12-28-2012, 06:40 PM	#19
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,311 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	RIP General. He had a great line about the French. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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12-27-2012, 06:15 PM	#2
Bacchus I'm buying Natasha Romanoff Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5,229 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Many of us watched him on CNN in the early 90's during the Iraq war. The most famous General since WWII

12-27-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Really had a brilliant strategy in the Gulf War. Iraqi thought our main forces were coming from the south from Kuwait, he had used them as a diversion while he sent the bulk of the armored cavalry around their flank through the desert and hit them hard on from the rear. This after 100 days of air bombing to take out their communications and ability to see what he was doing. Brilliant tactician and one of the reasons (along with superior firepower and highly trained military personnel) that we had so few casualties in that war.

12-27-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
driver Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 409 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	A fine tactician, a good honorable man, exemplified the best of the US Officer corps. Unlike some of the scumbags who are running things now. RIP!

12-27-2012, 06:30 PM	#5
Drunken.Broncoholic Steppin on feet Pickled in Orange and Blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carmel Ca Posts: 6,279 Adopt-a-Bronco: LeLo Lang	Loved the Stormin Norman! May he rest in well deserved peace.

12-27-2012, 06:52 PM	#6
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,155	Time really flies, doesn't it? RIP, general.

12-27-2012, 07:19 PM	#8
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,056 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Don't know much about the guy other than he seemed to have a good gameplan vs Iraqi's. RIP and thanks for your service.

12-27-2012, 07:26 PM	#9
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,662 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	H.W. Bush is in ICU. Probably next to go

12-27-2012, 07:38 PM	#10
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,982 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	RIP.

12-27-2012, 07:38 PM	#11
rodr88 Mopigeon 10/4/88-10/3/07 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 182	He was the Brigade Commander when I was in Germany in the late 70's early 80's. Never had the honor of meeting him, but sure as hell respect him. RIP General.

12-27-2012, 08:06 PM	#13
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,061 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	That's too bad. He's an American hero. RIP.

12-27-2012, 11:07 PM	#15
tesnyde Paradigm Coordinator Keepit nuttier than a squirrel turd Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 459	Great American. I read his biography and respected him even more. His dad was great guy too.

12-28-2012, 06:53 AM	#17
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,591	RIP!

12-28-2012, 06:14 PM	#18
extralife Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,907	I feel obligated to post this: