Episode 57: Who Is Lieutenant Grant?

In 1846, young Acting Second Lieutenant Grant found himself swept up in the great war of American expansion with Mexico. The boy, who never meant to become a soldier, became a man who never meant to become a fighter. Yet in the early battles under General Taylor, Grant found himself in the thick of the fight more than once. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uscivilwar.substack.com