Charles Ferguson Smith
1807 - 1862
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Biography
Charles Ferguson Smith (1807-1862) was a career United States Army officer known for his service during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. He graduated from West Point in 1825 and played a key role at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec during the Mexican-American War. Smith later served as a Union general in the Western Theater during the Civil War, commanding troops in critical battles such as the Battle of Fort Donelson. He is remembered for his strategic planning and leadership on the battlefield.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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I shall be sorry if my absence will do harm. I believe, however, that it will not.
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Unsurpassed valor and devotion.
4
I always considered it of the highest importance that our left should be well protected, and never neglected.
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Our loss will be heavy, but it will be light compared to the magnitude of our success.