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Winfield Scott was a prominent Union general during the American Civil War and served as General-in-Chief of the United States Army from 1861 until he resigned in 1862. He was a veteran of the Mexican-American War and developed the "Anaconda Plan," a strategy aimed at blockading the South and cutting off its supplies. Despite his strategic acumen, Scott faced challenges due to his age and health, leading to his eventual retirement early in the conflict. His leadership laid some groundwork for later Union successes, although he did not command troops in major battles during the Civil War.

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