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Norman Schwarzkopf: Duty, Honor, Country
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The last time the United States had a grand military parade was in 1991, following the swift, crushing victory over Iraq in the Persian Gulf War. General Schwarzkopf was the commander of that war, and he was widely credited as the person responsible for restoring America's military might and its reputation, 20 years after the war in Vietnam. The interview featured here was conducted shortly after the Gulf victory, and it gives a glimpse into a critical American moment. Schwarzkopf also reveals many of the lessons he learned about leadership during his 39 years in the military.
Released:
Sep 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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