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“I Felt Keenly All the Horrors of War”: Psychological Experiences of Civil War Generals During the Mexican War
There is no shortage of connections between the Mexican War (1846-48) and the American Civil War. When Lee and Grant met at Appomattox in April 1865, the two adversaries eased the tension by evoking memories of the Mexican War. Lee … Continue reading
The “Mythical” Martin Scott
Emerging Civil War welcomes back Frank Jastrzembski Not many army officers serving in the U.S.-Mexican War had as much respect and experience as Lt. Colonel Martin Scott of Vermont. Scott established a solid reputation over three decades of army service for … Continue reading
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Tagged 26th U.S. Infantry Regiment, 5th U.S. Infantry, Battle of Molino del Rey, Battle of Monterrey, Battle of Palo Alto, bennington, court-martial, dogs, dueling, lavinia mccraken scott, Lt. Colonel Willoughby Morgan, martin scott, Mexican-American War, muzzleloaders, Randolph B. Marcy, Regiment of Riflemen, Resaca de la Palma, Vera Cruz, Vermont, Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor
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Mexican-American War 170th: The Battle of Palo Alto
Following Cpt. Seth Thornton’s ambush in late April, both armies along the Rio Grande prepared for the war that, as of yet, still remained undeclared. Events were transpiring too quickly for word to get back to Washington, D.C. or … Continue reading
