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His crossing of Georgia, laying waste to the rich farmland, helping to starve civilians and troops alike, and devastating Confederate morale.
This was total war, and the very opposite of what Grant had ordered, which was to pursue and destroy the Army of Tennessee. But Sherman carried high credibility with Grant, and there is no doubt that this new strategy shortened the war by months, partly by improving Lincoln's chances of re-election.
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What was General Sherman famous for?
General Sherman is well known for Sherman's march. Which is where he and his soldiers marched from Savannah to the coast and burned everything on their way there.
Why is General Sherman's march known as the March to the Sea?
Because General Sherman marched to Savannah, GA.. which is near the sea.
What did General William Tecumseh Sherman believe about Native American Tribes?
General William Tecumseh Sherman believed that the native American tribes made the best soldiers.
When did General Sherman incident happen?
General Sherman incident happened in 1866.
General Sherman's war strategy?
Total War: Destroying everything in his path.
What was General Sherman famous for?
General Sherman is well known for Sherman's march. Which is where he and his soldiers marched from Savannah to the coast and burned everything on their way there.
Who was William T Sherman's?
William T. Sherman was a great war general;also known as Burnin Sherman.
Why is General Sherman's march known as the March to the Sea?
Because General Sherman marched to Savannah, GA.. which is near the sea.
What kind of tree is the general sherman?
It is what is commonly known as a Giant Redwood.
Who was the best general of the south during the civil war?
sherman
Who was the union general known for total war?
William Tecumseh Sherman was known for total war.
What did general Sherman do to the south that helped win the war?
sherman went throught the south on a raid that was known as "shermans" march
Who was the union general during the civil war?
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Meade, Hooker, Burnside are the best known. There were many generals since various state militias would elect a general.
What did General William Tecumseh Sherman believe about Native American Tribes?
General William Tecumseh Sherman believed that the native American tribes made the best soldiers.
Is General Sherman a coniferous or deciduous tree?
The General Sherman is a conifer.
When did General Sherman incident happen?
General Sherman incident happened in 1866.
Who burned atlanta during the civil war?
William Tecumseh Sherman. And to this day, no Southerner will ever name his child Sherman.
