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This book is a memoir of the life and military career of Winfield Scott. Scott served in the United States Army for over fifty years, and played a key role in several significant military campaigns, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the American Civil War. Through the use of personal anecdotes and historical analysis, Scott provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most distinguished military leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This book features the private letters of Lieutenant General Scott, along with former President Buchanan's reply. It provides valuable insights into the politics and military strategy of the time, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This book is a memoir of the life and military career of Winfield Scott. Scott served in the United States Army for over fifty years, and played a key role in several significant military campaigns, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the American Civil War. Through the use of personal anecdotes and historical analysis, Scott provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most distinguished military leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The remarkable military career of General Winfield Scott spanned fifty-three years, fourteen presidents, and six wars, both foreign and domestic. However, his lengthy service did not secure his rightful place among the nation’s pantheon of great military leaders. Instead, he is most often remembered as the aged, overweight, and sickly commanding general who was replaced by George McClellan at the beginning of the Civil War. Originally published in 1864, only two years before his death, Scott’s memoirs touch on many of the significant events of the early and mid-nineteenth century. This new edition of those remembrances, expertly edited by Timothy D. Johnson, showcases Scott’s rare stra...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
The Only American Commander Who Never Lost A Battle, The One Victorious General To Lose A Presidential Election, Patron Of Lee, Protector Of Lincoln, Most Inept Of Politicians, Strategist, Statesman, Humanitarian.