H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. as a child dreamed of a military career.His father, H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr., had attended West Point, "served in WWI" and later in WWII rising to the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army. At the end of WWII, General Schwarzkopf, Sr. was posted in Iran and remained to help "organize and train the national police force". (achievement.org H Norman Schwarzkopf)

Developing Discipline and Character:

In 1946, Brigadier General Schwarzkopf, Sr.'s family joined him in Iran. Norman, Jr. was 12 years old and attended school in Iran, and later in Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. He became an outstanding student becoming fluent in French and German.

Developing Competence: Attending West Point:

Returning to the United States, like his father, Norman, Jr. attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. At West Point, along with his studies, he "played on the Schwarzkopf  football team, wrestled, sang and conducted the chapel choir". (achievement.org H Norman Schwarzkopf)

A Teacher's Lesson Lasts A Lifetime:

While at West Point, Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr's football team was taught by Assistant Coach Vince Lombardi his '49' "Lombardi Sweep". This play would later become a staple in the Green Bay Packers dominance in the NFL under Lombardi's leadership.

Lombardi Sweep: His '49':

Years later the eager, young Schwarzkopf was now General Schwarzkopf. He was 6'3", and 240 pounds with a gruff and direct communication style, and he had a fearsome temper.

This temper and a hate for losing helped him lead his troops to victory during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. "He spoke French and German to coalition partners, showed awareness of Arab sensitivities and served as Gen. Colin Powell's operative man on the ground." (Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf-ABC News)

General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr would remember and use his own version of the "49 Lombardi Sweep" during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. This football play from his younger years helped play a crucial part in the United States Coalition victory of Desert Storm.

Ron Kramer, a former Green Bay Packer, All-American football player under Coach Vince Lombardi "was watching the news about Operation Desert Storm when he noticed General Norman Schwarzkopf detailing an assault by his forces into Iraq, using arrows and diagrams to illustrate the maneuvers."

Kramer had played tight end for Green Bay from 1957 to 1964, squinted at his television screen. "He remembered that play. He had seen those arrows before!" Kramer recalls shouting at the television screen.