The Mexican-American War offered a preview of future Civil War leaders. Which future Union general and President got his first taste of combat against the Mexican army as he worked alongside his future Confederate rival, Robert E. Lee?
Answer Ulysses S. Grant
Grant fought in heavy combat in the Mexican-American War. In one battle he rode his horse at high speed in view of the enemy, while hanging off the side of the horse to avoid being shot, in order to obtain supplies for his troops.
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