Winfield Scott
publication date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (part of Round XXXV)
category: 
Military
clue: This general was known for his ability to take any meadow, savanna, or garden in battle.
explanation: Scott was a nineteenth-century American general. The clue was a play on his first name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Richard Slominsky, Joanna Woods, Steve Dunn, Erik Bates, Amy Austin, and Samuel Franklin
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