Winfield Scott and the March to Mexico City

Key in the Mexican-American War was General Winfield Scott's 1847 effort to seize Mexico City. With fewer than 10,000 soldiers pitted against a daunting adversary, Scott's bold operation to capture the massive Mexican capital--achieved after one major siege and four major battles--have continued to fascinate military strategists and romantics alike. Drawing on numerous and varied sources, this gro...