John Galvin
American General and NATO Commander
Born
1929
96 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2015
10 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Army General with notable command positions, including as the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, for NATO from 1987 to 1992. Played a critical role in strategic military planning during the Cold War and supported operations in the Balkans. His military career included various key leadership roles and participation in joint US military exercises.
Commanded US forces during NATO operations
Oversaw military strategy during the Cold War
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