| − | An 1843 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Grant served in the Mexican American War. He tried several businesses after the war, but none of them succeeded. However, as the demand for West Point graduates increased after the start of the Civil War, Grant rejoined the army. He was, however, relegated to training duty. Eventually, Grant received a field command. After early successes, his commanding general became jealous and removed him from his command. Eventually, he received another field command, and eventually captured [[Vicksburg]], Misssissippi. Shortly after this victory, Grant received command of the entire United States Army. After a bloody struggle at the [[Battle of the Wilderness]], Grant eventually laid seige to Petersburg, Virginia. After a long siege, [[Lee]] eventually surrendered at [[Appomattox]] Court House. | + | An 1843 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Grant served in the Mexican American War. He tried several businesses after the war, but none of them succeeded. However, as the demand for West Point graduates increased after the start of the Civil War, Grant rejoined the army. He was, however, relegated to training duty. Eventually, Grant received a field command. After early successes, his commanding general became jealous and removed him from his command. Eventually, he received another field command, and eventually captured [[Vicksburg]], Misssissippi. Shortly after this victory, Grant received command of the entire United States Army. After a bloody struggle at the [[Battle of the Wilderness]], Grant eventually laid siege to Petersburg, Virginia. After a long siege, [[Lee]] eventually surrendered at [[Appomattox]] Court House. |