Yes he was married
Phil Sheridan. Grant told him to lay waste to the farms, so that a crow flying over the valley would need to carry its own rations.
The scorched earth strategy
1831-1888
He was a general under U.S. Grant in the Civil War (Union Victory) and the General-in-Cheif during the Indian Wars of the next 20 or so years. So, I guess an easy answer is 2.
When General US Grant was set to begin the Overland campaign in 1864, he needed a reliable general to head the cavalry division of the Army of the Potomac. Grant chose General Philip Sheridan for this position.
General Philip Henry Sheridan graduated from West Point in 1853. He ranked 34th out of a class of 52.
General Philip Henry Sheridan
General Philip Sheridan
Philip Sheridan maried Irene Rucker Sheridan.
Philip Sheridan went from colonel of cavalry to brigadier to major general in less than six months between late 1862 and spring 1863. He became commanding general of the US Army when General Sherman retired in 1883, and Sheridan held the post until his death in 1888.
Philip Sheridan's middle name is Henry.
Philip Sheridan was born on March 6, 1831.
Philip Sheridan was born on March 6, 1831.
Philip Sheridan has written: 'Johnny on the spot'
General in Chief US Grant wanted to secure the Shenandoah Valley and alloted to General Philip H. Sheridan 50,000 troops. In September and October of 1864, Sheridan used his troop advantage to win three battles against the 20,000 man army of Jubal A. Early.
Philip Sheridan
Philip Henry Sheridan had two siblings: Mary Sheridan, who was his younger sister, and John Sheridan, who was his younger brother.