"The military life had no charms for me," Grant said later. After graduating from the Untied States military academy Grant was commissioned as Brevet 2nd Lieutenant, assigned to the 4th U.S. Infantry, and sent to Jefferson Barracks n

"Unconditional Surrender" Grant became prominent in the nation in 1862 when he captured forts Donelson and Henry within twenty days and captured over 14,000 Confederate troops in the process.

ear St. Louis, MO. While stationed at Jefferson Barracks Grant met his future wife, Julia Dent, who was the sister of one of Grant's West Point classmates. This romance was temporarily interrupted however, when orders were given that sent Grant's regiment to the Southwest frontier in May of 1844.

After many more decisions and battles Grant was ready for his final push. Sheridan's victory at Five Forks (April 1, 1865) was the beginning of the end. The next day when Grant the Confederate right, Lee was obliged to abandon Richmond and Petersburg and march West, hoping to join the army of Gen

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