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Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott’s illustrious life began on June 13, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. His military career began in May , shortly before his 22nd birthday, when he was appointed a Captain in the U.S.
Light Artillery. Early in his career, Scott openly criticized the Commanding General of the Army, James Wilkinson, earning him a court martial for insubordination in and a suspension of his commission for one year.
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From to , he served on the staff of Wade Hampton II (father of Confederate General Wade Hampton III) in New Orleans. When the War of began, Scott was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Second Artillery Regiment and transferred to the Niagara region.
His first action was at the Battle of Queenston Heights, where he commanded the American landing party. Because of friction with the New York Militia, the attack went badly for the Americans who were forced to surrender. Held by the British until , Scott was exchanged and paroled; he returned to duty and was promote