RIP General Norman Schwarzkopf

[Cbear]

Local news just had a blip that the bulldog general of Desert Storm has died. No other confirmation or details yet. If true, RIP to one of the last old school warriors.

[Sofargone]

RIP to one of the last old school warriors.

RIP "Stormin Norman."

[Cbear]

AP confirms Schwarzkopf has died at age 78.

[split decision]

He was, by many accounts a great leader, and I recall him being quite comfortable in front of the camera, leading media briefings and explaining where exactly guided missles were striking in Iraq.

[Spectre]

One of the most overrated commanders in modern military history.

[Spectre]

I also find it utterly hilarious that "Schwarzkopf's blitzkrieg" is a line that's being used in his FAVOR in the obituaries. There's a bunch of other German commanders that did the same things. We thankfully don't remember them as fondly.

[Cbear]

Rommel was a hell of a tactician.

[Spectre]

Rommel was a hell of a tactician.

Better than Schwarzkopf.

[Din Kong]

"OK guys, stay here out of the range of their guns and blast them with our superior firepower."

Pretty sure I could coach Shaquille O'Neal to beat Verne Troyer in a jabbing contest.

[Serge Storms]

One of the most overrated commanders in modern military history.

I agree, I think he was in the right place at the right time.