Andrew Jackson a Power House

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to Jackson. But this victory also inspired others to come together to take Jackson down. Through his spies, Jackson found out about a possible attack against his militia in Talladega. Instead of backing down in, Jackson decided to proceed with his plan. In November of 1813 Jackson marched into Talladega. This instance illustrates how determined Jackson was for victory. Though faced with adverse circumstances, Jackson persevered. Once given an order Jackson did whatever it took to see his task completed. Jackson believed in total victory. He did not believe in barely winning a battle, he wanted to control it. He had one strategic plan that he seemed to use over and over. This was one of those instances; Jackson's cavalry formed two separate flanks creating a crescent-shaped curve, surrounding the opposing Indians. No matter where the Indians ran they would be easily taken down. The scene was described by John Reid as, "in total disarray, the Indians bolted from place to ...

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to make himself an example. He asked no less of his soldiers than he asked of himself. After his speech his soldiers rallied around him. Demonstrating Jackson's leadership ability to inspire his men. This showed how much Jackson's soldiers respected him. They were willing to starve and die with their general. Unlike many officials during his time Jackson did not act pompously toward his men. He was able to earn his men's respect by leading through example. He did not put himself before his men. To him, he and his men were all on equal playing fields. He was a man of the people.
While some argue Jackson's determination to win could also be seen as a fault, it was in fact not a fault ...

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