Quote by: Norman Schwarzkopf

The Patriot missile is a point defence missile. Point defence means that you put the missile at a location to defend a very specific target such as an airfield, a supply dump or a headquarters.


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  • NameNorman Schwarzkopf
  • DescriptionUnited States Army general
  • AliasesHerbert Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.; H. Norman Schwarzkopf
  • BornAugust 22, 1934
  • DiedDecember 27, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAerospace Engineer; Engineer
  • AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The Bath; Legionnaire Of Legion Of Merit; Purple Heart; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Air Medal; Legion Of Honour; Silver Star; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal