Along with being the 18th president of the United States, He's also very well know for being one of the great Union Generals of the Civil War. He was born April 27, 1822. His name was accidentally changed when he was admitted to West Point to what we know him as today. Many of his close friends simply knew him as “Sam”. He gained much experience during the Mexican War, but soon after left the service because of personal issues such as drinking. However, when the Civil War started, he jumped at the chance to fight for the Union, and soon became promoted to General. Victorys at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson won him the nickname, “Unconditional Surrender”, describing his risky battle strategies. During “The battle of Shiloh”, The Union had a rough
