No. William Tecumseh Sherman, the Union general known for his "March to the Sea" during the Civil War, lived for almost 30 years after the war ended in 1865. He died in New York City on February 14, 1891 at the age of 71.
Sherman is well remembered for two statements he made in his final years. In an 1880 speech, he referred to war as "all hell." And he ruled out an 1884 run as a Republican candidate for U.S. president by declaring, "I will not run if nominated and I will not serve if elected."
William Sherman Sherman was the Northern General. Hood replaced Johnston for the South.
Sherman
Union General James McPherson led one of the armies under the general control of General William T. Sherman. James McPherson lost his life on July 21, 1864. It was during the Battle of Atlanta. Sherman replaced him with John Logan.
Atlanta
In the aftermath of the Battle of Shiloh, General Sherman remarked that the battle would have cured anyone who wanted a war. This battle was devastating. It doubled all the previous casualties, and the destruction caused by then modern weaponry was immense.
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Atlanta
General Sherman of the Union and General Robert E. Lee of the Confederacy.
Yes. General Sherman attacked and took the city after a bloody battle.
The Battle of Shiloh in April of 1862 was a major two day battle. Casualties on both sides were very high. It was a Northern victory however, Union General Sherman remarked that the death toll was so high that General Grant was deeply effected by the battle. Sherman elaborated on this in his memoirs.
Union General Sherman had just finished his famous March to the Sea. In a communication with President Lincoln after the city of Savannah surrendered, he made his famous "War is hell". quote.
Major General William T. Sherman