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Winfield Scott (13 de junio de 1786, Condado de Dinwiddie, Virginia - 29 de mayo de 1866, West Point, Nueva York) fue general del ejército de los Estados Unidos, diplomático y candidato presidencial de su país.
Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate.
2 de feb. de 2024 · Winfield Scott was a significant military leader from the War of 1812 to the beginning of the Civil War. He led American forces to victory during the Mexican-American War and devised the Anaconda Plan, which helped the Union claim victory in the Civil War.
9 de jun. de 2024 · Examine the career of Winfield Scott, a towering figure in 19th-century military history, who led U.S. forces to victory in the Mexican War and devised the Union's winning strategy in the American Civil War.
Winfield Scott’s illustrious life began on June 13, 1786 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. His military career began in May 1808, shortly before his 22nd birthday, when he was appointed a Captain in the U.S. Light Artillery.
Later, when I was writing a biography of Winfield Scott, they asked: “Who?” That was a sad comedown for the reputation of a man who, during his lifetime, was often referred to as “The Greatest Captain of His Age,” and of whom the Duke of Wellington reportedly said: “Scott is the greatest living soldier.”
Anxious to see a younger man leading his armies, Abraham Lincoln replaced Scott with General George B. McClellan. Still, Scott's ideas about battle would help the Union win the Civil War.
