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What did Union Major General William T. Sherman report to General in Chief US Grant in March of 1865?
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By the middle of March 1865, Major General William T. Sherman had been a significant factor in reducing the military structure of the Confederacy. He was able to report to General US Grant that the railway system had been destroyed along with enemy arsenals in Columbia, Cheraw, and Fayetteville.
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When did general William sherman lead is army?
After Grant became General-in-Chief in March 1864. Grant simplified the Union strategy, and said that he would take on Robert E. Lee, while Sherman was to destroy the Army of Tennessee under Joe Johnston (later John Hood). Sherman did not succeed in doing this. But his alternative plan - crossing Georgia and the Carolinas almost unopposed - did have the effect of shortening the war.
Who was the union leader in sherman's march to the sea?
The overall Confederate commander in the South-East was Joseph E. Johnston, based in Carolina. The commander of the only sizeable Confederate army in Georgia was General Hardee, who did not provide much resistance to Sherman during the march to the sea, but occupied Savannah, where Sherman expected quite a big battle, possibly destructive to that gracious city. In the event, Hardee escaped across the river into South Carolina, where Sherman followed him about a month later.
Who were the major leaders in both armies of the American Revolution?
The major leaders in the Revolution are British: General Sir Henry Clinton, Commander in Chief, North America. General William Howe, Commander in Chief, British Forces. General Cornwallis. American: General Washington, Commander in Chief, Continental Army. General Rochambeau, Commander in Chief, French Expeditionary Forces. Major General Lafayette. Major General Nathanael Greene, Commander Continental Army of the South. Major General Benedict Arnold. Major General Horatio Gates.
Who was the commander of british forces at bunker hill who succeded general thomas gage as british commander chief?
william howe
Who was the commander of the British forces who succeeded General Thomas Gage as British commander in chief?
William Howe was the commander of the British forces who succeeded General Thomas Gage.
When did General William T. Sherman become the US general in chief?
General Sherman remained in the army after the US Civil War. In March of 1869, President US Grant promoted Sherman to the US general in chief.
What was William t sherman rank?
He ended up as General-in-Chief of the U.S. Army - presumably at the rank of full General.
What Corps of the Army of the Tennessee had been given to General William T Sherman to command?
General William T. Sherman was one of the more valuable generals to General Grant and General in Chief Henry Wager Halleck. Sherman had been given command of the XV Corps of the Army of the Tennessee. Under Sherman were Division leaders Steels, Blair and Tuttle.
How did William t sherman succeded grant as a union commander?
That was years after the war, when Grant retired from his position as General-in-Chief.
What did William Sherman do after the civil war?
Became General-in-Chief of the U.S. Army when Grant retired in order to become President.
What famous Ohio Indian chief was William Tecumseh Sherman named after?
Tecumseh
Who took over as general for Ulysses S. Grant?
Do you mean who replaced Grant as General-in-Chief when he became President? That was Sherman.
When did general William sherman lead is army?
After Grant became General-in-Chief in March 1864. Grant simplified the Union strategy, and said that he would take on Robert E. Lee, while Sherman was to destroy the Army of Tennessee under Joe Johnston (later John Hood). Sherman did not succeed in doing this. But his alternative plan - crossing Georgia and the Carolinas almost unopposed - did have the effect of shortening the war.
Who was the union leader in sherman's march to the sea?
The overall Confederate commander in the South-East was Joseph E. Johnston, based in Carolina. The commander of the only sizeable Confederate army in Georgia was General Hardee, who did not provide much resistance to Sherman during the march to the sea, but occupied Savannah, where Sherman expected quite a big battle, possibly destructive to that gracious city. In the event, Hardee escaped across the river into South Carolina, where Sherman followed him about a month later.
What was the controversy between generals US Grant and William T. Sherman after the capture of Atlanta in 1864?
After the capture of Atlanta by Major General William T. Sherman he stayed there for over a month. His plan to leave some forces behind to deal with Confederate General John Bell Hood was discussed with General in Chief US Grant. Sherman wanted to push forward to Savannah Georgia. Grant was initially opposed to Sherman's plan and judged it to be too risky. He preferred that Sherman take care of Hood himself before marching to Savannah. Sherman finally convinced Grant that his move would be worth the risk. Finally Grant agreed and Sherman left Atlanta on November 16, 1864 and began his famous "March to the Sea".
Who was the leader of the north during sherman's march to sea?
The leader of the North was Lincoln. The Union General-in-Chief was Grant.
Who was the command of the western union army after Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to commander in chief of all union forces?
William T. Sherman
