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“The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.”

Quote by Norman Schwarzkopf

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Norman Schwarzkopf

General Norman Schwarzkopf, an American military leader, was born on August 22, 1934, and passed away on December 27, 2012. He served in various important positions in the United States military and is renowned for his military strategy and command skills. more

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