“More than 200 ships from 13 nations conducted over 10,000 flawless intercepts, which formed a steel wall around the waters leading to Iraq. And these operations continue today. Thanks to these superb efferts not one cargo hold, not one crate, not even one pallet of seaborne contraband even touched Saddam Hussein's shores. The result: Iraq lost 90% of its imports, 100% of its exports, and had its gross national product cut in half.”
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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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