General Grant refers to Ulysses S. Grant, a prominent Union general during the American Civil War. He played a crucial role in leading the Union forces to victory and ultimately became the 18th President of the United States.
Related terms
Sherman's March to the Sea: This term refers to General William T. Sherman's devastating military campaign where he marched from Atlanta to Savannah, destroying everything in his path. It aimed at demoralizing Confederate troops and civilians.
Overland Campaign: The Overland Campaign was a series of battles fought between General Grant's Army of the Potomac and General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in Virginia during 1864. It marked an intense and bloody period that eventually led to Union victory.
Appomattox Court House: Appomattox Court House is the location where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.