Abstract
Winfield Scott is a Civil War hero that led a very long career in the military. He made a great impact on the Mexican-American War, allowing America to win much of Texas and California. Winfield Scott was admired because of his skills as a general, and Ulysses S. Grant considered him to be “the finest specimen of manhood my eyes had ever beheld.” (PBS).
Early Life Winfield Scott was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 13, 1786 ("Winfield Scott."). Winfield studied law growing up, but decided he would like to serve in the military (PBS). He was just 26 years old when he first fought in the War of 1812, his first war ("Winfield Scott."). Scott’s success in the field led him to many accolades and promotions that made him known was one
Winfield Scott is a Civil War hero that led a very long career in the military. He made a great impact on the Mexican-American War, allowing America to win much of Texas and California. Winfield Scott was admired because of his skills as a general, and Ulysses S. Grant considered him to be “the finest specimen of manhood my eyes had ever beheld.” (PBS).
Early Life Winfield Scott was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 13, 1786 ("Winfield Scott."). Winfield studied law growing up, but decided he would like to serve in the military (PBS). He was just 26 years old when he first fought in the War of 1812, his first war ("Winfield Scott."). Scott’s success in the field led him to many accolades and promotions that made him known was one