
Into Mexico with General Scott When attached to the Fourth United States Infantry, Division of Major-General William J. Worth, Corps of the famous Major-General Winfield Scott, known as Old Fuss and Feathers, campaign of 1847, lad Jerry Cameron marched and fought beside Second Lieutenant U. S. Grant all the way from Cera Cruz to the City of Mexico, where six thousand American soldiers planted the Stars and Stripes in the midst of one hundred and fifty thousand amazed people
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- Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)
1870 - 1952
- Stephens, Charles H.
1851 - 1931
About this book
In the midst of the Mexican-American War, a pivotal campaign unfolded as Major-General Winfield Scott led American forces into Mexico City. "Into Mexico with General Scott" by Edwin L. Sabin captures the harrowing journey of Jerry Cameron, a soldier who marched alongside the future President Ulysses S. Grant. This gripping narrative details the fierce battles and strategic maneuvers that culminated in the American flag being planted before a bewildered crowd of 150,000 Mexicans. With vivid descriptions of camaraderie and conflict, this document serves as an essential resource for historians and students alike, illuminating the complexities of military engagement and national identity during a transformative period in American history.
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