I would not want to have a general’s responsibility. This man turned down political ambitions, wiki says, – “In retirement, Schwarzkopf served as a military analyst for NBC, most recently for Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with promoting prostate cancer awareness, a disease with which he was diagnosed in 1993, and for which he was successfully treated. Schwarzkopf donated most of his time to multiple charities, and community activities. He sat on the board for Remington, and several other high-profile corporations.” The last bothered me a bit. I would be sad to think he became a lobbyist, however, he served his nation and imperfect as all mankind is, he was better than most.Respectfully,C.
General Schwarzkopf wanted to chase Saddam right back to Baghdad, but he was cut short by the politicians. Unfortunately the best generals tend to be the most politically incorrect. .R.I.P.
His dad was known for being the guy who railroaded/framed Bruno Hauptmann for the LIndbergh kidnapping.
Yes, I’ve been in the military, and while enlisted, still had command authority, and made decisions that risked men’s lives. I’ve had a pretty low regard for much of our General staff, for a long time.
Sorry, but I would favor Shinseki over Schartzkopf, or Powell. The problem is that our military has become far too populated by the “politicians”, rather than tacticians. We need to get rid of 30-40 of our field grades and generals especially.
DavidGBA over 11 years ago
Well know to many previously killed people?
chazandru over 11 years ago
I would not want to have a general’s responsibility. This man turned down political ambitions, wiki says, – “In retirement, Schwarzkopf served as a military analyst for NBC, most recently for Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with promoting prostate cancer awareness, a disease with which he was diagnosed in 1993, and for which he was successfully treated. Schwarzkopf donated most of his time to multiple charities, and community activities. He sat on the board for Remington, and several other high-profile corporations.” The last bothered me a bit. I would be sad to think he became a lobbyist, however, he served his nation and imperfect as all mankind is, he was better than most.Respectfully,C.
Rottiluv over 11 years ago
General Schwarzkopf wanted to chase Saddam right back to Baghdad, but he was cut short by the politicians. Unfortunately the best generals tend to be the most politically incorrect. .R.I.P.
joe vignone over 11 years ago
“Wars do not make one great”…Yoda.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 11 years ago
Some of you who are denigrating General Schwarzkopf, good for you. Ever been in the military, ever been in a war, ever been a leader during conflict?
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 11 years ago
BTW STEVE, VERY NICE!
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
His dad was known for being the guy who railroaded/framed Bruno Hauptmann for the LIndbergh kidnapping.
Yes, I’ve been in the military, and while enlisted, still had command authority, and made decisions that risked men’s lives. I’ve had a pretty low regard for much of our General staff, for a long time.
Sorry, but I would favor Shinseki over Schartzkopf, or Powell. The problem is that our military has become far too populated by the “politicians”, rather than tacticians. We need to get rid of 30-40 of our field grades and generals especially.