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25. Mai 2024 · Winfield Scott (born June 13, 1786, Petersburg, Va., U.S.—died May 29, 1866, West Point, N.Y.) was an American army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful Whig candidate for president in 1852. He was the foremost American military figure between the Revolution and the Civil War.
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Vor 4 Tagen · General in Chief Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott laid out his strategy to subdue the Confederate States on May 3, 1861. He proposed that an army of 80,000 men be organized to sail down the Mississippi River and capture New Orleans .
Vor 2 Tagen · Um die Südstaaten von dieser wichtigen Nachschub- und Geldquelle abzuschneiden, verhängten die USA, entsprechend den Plänen von General Winfield Scott, bereits im späten Frühjahr 1861 eine Blockade der südstaatlichen Küste. Dies stellte die US-Marine vor eine große Herausforderung, da sie mit ihren wenigen Schiffen eine Küste von rund 3.500 Meilen mit zehn großen Seehäfen blockieren ...
Vor 2 Tagen · By Paul Russinoff and Jim Quinlan, with images from the Elizabeth Traynor Collection A few days after the fall of Fort Sumter, Cadet Edward Willoughby “Will” Anderson stood before his Continue reading Advocate for Confederate Burials at Arlington: Will Anderson traded West Point for Southern gray, and never surrendered
Vor 5 Tagen · A long and highly distinguished military career followed. The Army promoted Captain Winfield Scott to lieutenant colonel in July 1812. Lieutenant Colonel Scott served primarily on the Niagara campaign front in the War of 1812. He took command of an American landing party during the Battle of Queenston Heights (Ontario, Canada) on 13 October 1812.
19. Mai 2024 · Winfield Scott June 13 1786 - May 29 1866 Winfield Scott was a the longest serving active duty general in United States history. His career was 53 years and at the start of the Civil War...
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Vor 4 Tagen · Harold Winfield Scott was born January 14, 1897 in Danbury, CT. He was named after his relative, General Winfield Scott of the Mexican-American War. His father was John C. Scott, a hat maker, and his mother was Anola T. Scott a hat trimmer. They met at work and married in 1891. After the death of a child and losing their jobs, the Scotts ...
