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...
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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 ...
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Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott