 Valiant
Miniatures
HOBBY KIT
9924
GENERAL U.S. GRANT
(Retail US$17.00)
Grant was born on 27 April
1822 in Galena, Ohio. Although he had no desire to
attend West Point, his father was able to get him
an appointment. After graduation, Grant was
assigned as a quartermaster of an Infantry
Regiment. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Grant
was posted as a Captain in an Ohio Regiment.
Through the efforts of an Illinois Congressman,
Grant was promoted directly to Brigadier General.
Grant came to national attention by his actions at
the Siege of Ft. Donaldson, and within the month
was promoted to a Major General. Grant was put in
charge of the Department of Western Tennessee. In
recognition of his great victories at Vicksburg and
Missionary Ridge, President Lincoln promoted him to
Lieutenant General of all the Union Armies on 9
March 1864.
These are unpainted
and unassembled metal hobby kits.
Unless otherwise noted, these kits are in the
International 54mm
Collectors Scale. Standing figurines are approx.
2-1/2" - 3" tall.
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