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Remembering General Norman Schwarzkopf

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, 87, 'Stormin' Commander in Persian Gulf War

12/28/2012

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Remembering General Norman Schwarzkopf

Clip: Season 2012 | 10m 12s

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, 87, 'Stormin' Commander in Persian Gulf War

As the U.S. commander of forces during the Persian Gulf War, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was dubbed "Stormin' Norman" for his no-nonsense style and swift victory. Margaret Warner talks to New York Times reporter and author Michael Gordon about Schwarzkopf, who died at the age of 78.

12/28/2012

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