Ulysses Simpson Grant, or Hiram Ulysses Grant, was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio during 1822. Grant was arguably one of the most influential Generals of the American Civil War and was even viewed as on par with some of the greatest heroes of the New World such as, George Washington and Andrew Jackson. By many, he is held in high regard as he served in the American-Mexican War during 1846-1848, held various prestigious roles within the Union during the American Civil War, such as Lieutenant General, and became the President of the United States of America from 1869 until 1877. Despite this vast array of distinguished roles, it can be argued that Grant did not receive military distinction until his victories at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, within the American Civil War, as this produced him as
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As it was assisted by the lack of resources that the Confederacy possessed as they struggled to maintain any kind of stability within its economy, the lack of cooperation throughout the South’s military and its inability to make decisions politically that would assist the cause. It was also due to Grant’s ability to build good relationships with many of his generals, particularly Sherman, and the President was key to his success within the war. As the historian T. Harry Williams stated, “There is no difficulty in composing a final evaluation of Ulysses S. Grant. With him there be no balancing and qualifying, no ifs and buts. He won battles and campaigns, and he struck the blow that won the war.” This illustrates that Grant had the character to do what was necessary in order to win the war and took a ‘no nonsense’ approach to his ambition of ending the
As it was assisted by the lack of resources that the Confederacy possessed as they struggled to maintain any kind of stability within its economy, the lack of cooperation throughout the South’s military and its inability to make decisions politically that would assist the cause. It was also due to Grant’s ability to build good relationships with many of his generals, particularly Sherman, and the President was key to his success within the war. As the historian T. Harry Williams stated, “There is no difficulty in composing a final evaluation of Ulysses S. Grant. With him there be no balancing and qualifying, no ifs and buts. He won battles and campaigns, and he struck the blow that won the war.” This illustrates that Grant had the character to do what was necessary in order to win the war and took a ‘no nonsense’ approach to his ambition of ending the