The question of whether Santa Anna's defeat was due to General Winfield Scott's military genius is a multifaceted one. Santa Anna's losses can be attributed to a series of strategic and tactical errors, such as his overconfidence following early victories, which led to a catastrophic defeat at San Jacinto where his army was annihilated. On the other hand, General Scott was renowned for his military tactics, including the use of massive artillery bombardments followed by large-scale infantry assaults, and a comprehensive drill manual that served as the Army’s tactics bible for over a decade. Scott's strategies were instrumental during the Mexican-American War, contributing to the United States' successful conquest of vast territories. While it is clear that Santa Anna's miscalculations played a significant role in his defeats, Scott's innovative military tactics and his role in implementing the government’s policy of Manifest Destiny were undoubtedly factors in the outcomes of these conflicts. Therefore, it can be argued that Santa Anna's losses were not solely due to Scott's military genius but also due to his own strategic failings and the broader political context of the era. <sub>References: [7](^7^), [1](^1^), [2](^2^), [4](^4^).</sub>

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