Hello everyone! Welcome back to American Presidents and Generals. In this episode, we will discuss the epic Battle of Resaca de la Palma, Grant's first taste of combat leadership and the aftermath of the battle. We will also discuss President Polk's strategy for initiating the war, his plans to free General Santa Anna, and the preparation for the Mexican defense of Monterrey. There's a lot to discuss, so sit back, relax and enjoy the episode. If you like the episode, do not forget to leave a 5 star review.
Warning, this episode will feature graphic descriptions of death and injury. Listener discretion is advised. Hello everyone! Welcome back to the American Presidents and Generals Podcast! In this episode, we will be discussing the first weeks of the Mexican-American War and Grant's experiences in it. If you like the podcast, make sure to leave a 5 star review and comment something that you thought was interesting or something that you think I missed about Grant. Enjoy! Buzzsprout affiliate link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1999577
Hello everyone! In this episode, we are going to be discussing Grant's life from the years 1839 to 1844. These crucial years will cover his time spent at West Point to his proposal to Julia and his shipment to Louisiana. If you like the episode, please remember to leave a 5 star review and comment something that you learned about Grant! Thank you!Buzzsprout link to sign up with a $20 credit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1999577Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
In this episode, we take a look at the childhood of Ulysses S. Grant. Born on April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born into a home filled with abolitionist fervor. While Grant's mother encouraged a strict moral code for Ulysses to follow, his father prodded for excellence in school and demanded Ulysses to dream big. . We discuss how Grant's quite childhood was filled with modest dreams, high morals and exciting horseback riding. We also explore how his father's constant pressure for Ulysses to become something more put Ulysses on a path to join the military.New Episodes every Monday!