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Winfield Scott

Abstract

Winfield Scott was a true American hero. Serving in 3 wars and numerous other battles and conflicts, he left a legacy that was talked about for over 5 decades. He served in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. He began his military career and advanced quickly in the ranks. He was a formidable leader and very studious in military tactics. A big man, he stood at 61/2 feet tall, and demanded respect both when in uniform and without. He was referred to as "Old Fuss and Feathers" because of his regard for military procedures and wear of military uniforms. He wrote the first complete manual of military tactics in the U.S. Army in 1825. He later expanded it with the completion of Infantry Tactics in 1835. These manuals helped to form the basis for some of our modern day military tactics. A combination of literary works, and online resources was used for the information in this paper.

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