Robert H. Scales
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Hinds "Bob" Scales Jr.[1] (August 5, 1944 - January 12, 2024)[2] was a United States Army Major General and former Commandant of the United States Army War College. He is widely known for his work as a military analyst, news commentator, and author.
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Robert H. Scales Jr. | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bob" |
Born | (1944-08-05)August 5, 1944 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | (2024-01-12)January 12, 2024 Washington, DC, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–2000 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | United States Army War College |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal |
Relations | Robert Scales, Sr. (father), 2 daughters |
Other work | Certain Victory (1994) Scales on War (2016) |
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