Title: Winfield Scott and the profession of arms
First published: 2003
Description: "Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was arguably the premier soldier of his era. More than anyone else, he was responsible for the professionalization of the U.S. Army during his long career (1807-61)." "Allan Peskin's research in the National Archives unearthed records from the War Department that support his portrayal of General Scott as a forward-looking managerial officer who accurately foresaw the coming of dramatic changes in technology and business principles for the military." "Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms is a balanced and thorough biography of this military figure. Scholars and military historians will welcome its significant contributions to the literature."--Jacket.
Subjects: Generals, Military History, Mexican War, 1846-1848, United States, History, Military, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, United States War of 1812, United States. Army, Biography, History, American Civil War (1861-1865) fast (OCoLC)fst01351658
Places: United States
People: Winfield Scott (1786-1866)
Time periods: 19th century, Civil War, 1861-1865, War of 1812