Norman Schwarzkopf (1934–2012)

Autobiography of Norman Schwarzkopf

First person account of the commander of Coalition forces that liberated Kuwait in the first Gulf War. Storming Normal Swarzkopf became a household word with his daily live press briefings that were carried around the world. Provides understanding of the diverse cultural allied forces and the how political decisions stopped the victorious army under Swarzkopf were kept from completely destroying the Iraqi army and Hussein's rule.

I liked this book much more than Collin Powell's book. It just seems more honest and less self serving, General Schwartzkopf admits mistakes, and positions he has taken for political reasons. It makes a very interesting read about decision making in the higher ranks of the military. If you've read Powell's book, you'd like this one, and if you haven't, read it after this as a great supplement.