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The Mexican-American War established the reputation of Major General Zachary Taylor, resulting in his election as president of the United States. It also gave invaluable experience to young American officers who would play leading parts in the Civil War - among them, Ulysses S. Grant, George H. Thomas, and George G. Meade on the Union side and Robert E. Lee, Albert Sidney Johnston, Joseph E. Johnston, and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson on the Confederate forces. Here are the battles from the Alamo to San Jacinto that ultimately led to a U.S. victory and vast expansion of its territory.
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3.6
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Tom Treadhead
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January 15, 2019
Excellently written book telling, not just the story of Texas, but the story of America during a troubled time. It's a book that names names of people that not only contributed to the history of texas butplay important parts in the Civil War and after.
Casey Harris Sr
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November 16, 2018
A concise and enjoyable read of the Mexican-American War with non-partisan explanations on the corrupting political influences of the day. Then as throughout US history, accomplishments were not maximized, and lives were needlessly lost.
Bruce Carlson
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November 17, 2018
Haven't read it. Was trying to open the book and read
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Fairfax Davis Downey is the author of The Mexican-American War.
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