Winfield Scott Summary

Winfield Scott Born June 13, 1786 Petersburg, Virginia Died May 27, 1866 West Point, New York Union general in chief at the beginning of the Civil War Developed the "Anaconda Plan," whic... Read more

The American Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was the leading general of the Mexican War and a superb tactician. He was the Whig nominee for president in 1852.Winfield Scott became a soldier at a time when ... Read more