the president (aka commander in chief)
Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor were the most notable US generals in this war.
yes, they are important in most states.
He was an important US military leader during World War 2. He served in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
party leader and civilian head of the military.
Geronimo
President Carter and Reagan.
One of the most important military historians in modern times. He currently works at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies.
US GEN Douglas MacArthur.
The Commander in Chief, President Bush Jr.
All have it's own specific functions to defend this country.
During the Mexican-American War, the Mexican leader, Santa Anna led the Mexican nation and acted as its military leader as well. For the US, the top military chief was General Winfield Scott. The US President was President Polk.
The troops were under the command of Nelson A. Miles.