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Why did people call William T Sherman by his nicknames?
Use of nicknames was popular during the 19th century. As a boy and young man, William Tecumseh Sherman was typically called "Tecumseh" (his given name) and "Cump" (his nickname). During the Civil War, he was called "Uncle Billy" by his troops, although never to his face. Following the Civil War, it was rare for anyone other than immediate family and closest friends to call him anything other than General Sherman, as he was so highly respected by the majority of Americans including a substantial number of former Confederates.
Did General Sherman travel through Anderson SC?
He separated into two group, with one going through Columbia and the other through Charleston.
Law of 1890 that attempted to fight monopolies and other abuses by big business?
The Sherman Antitrust Act(not to be confused with The Sherman Antirust Act, which is something Sherman does to keep his outdoor furniture from corroding)
Who burned Charleston sc during the civil war?
General Sherman burnt about all of Georgia. General Phil Sheridan also did some burning of his own in Virginia burning down barns and other structures. There was plenty of stuff like that going on though.
How was sherman's march to the sea different from other military campaigns in the civil war?
It was not what his General-in-Chief, Grant, had ordered - which was to destroy the Army of Tennessee. (Sherman had failed to do this.) It was a punitive raid, aimed at destroying the farms and railroads, to paralyse the Southern economy, and to help starve the Confederate troops in the field. It was outstandingly successful, and shortened the war by months, at almost nil casualties.
Was General William T Sherman good friends with US Grant?
"General Grant is a great general. I know him well. He stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he was drunk; and now, sir, we stand by each other always."- William Tecumseh Sherman, asking not to be promoted to Lt Gen to rival Grant in 1864
How many brothers and sisters did William Tecumseh Sherman have?
William T. Sherman had 5 other brothers and sisters.
Does William T Sherman have any illegitimate children?
William Tecumseh Sherman had eight children with his wife, Eleanor. History does not note any other children being born by Sherman.
Who was general William Tecumseh sherman's wife.And who was she related to that made him want to marry her.Is there any other women that general William Tecumseh sherman married in his lifetime?
William Tecumseh Sherman was born in 1820 in Lancaster, Ohio. When his father died in 1829, his mother sent "Cump" to be raised by neighbors, the Thomas Ewing family. In 1843, Lieutenant Sherman became engaged to Ewing's daughter Ellen Boyle Ewing; in 1850 they were married. Ellen was his only wife; they had eight children and remained married until her death in 1888. The following link takes you to the Sherman family papers at the University of Notre Dame Archives.
What other city did General Sherman destroy?
Columbia, South Carolina
What confederate general became famous for his lighting attacks on superior union forces in the Shenandoah Valley?
general that dominated south in civ warmaybe ur thinking of it the other way around because the only general that dominated was William Tecomsah Sherman ( Shermanator) he was a union general it was Stonewall Jackson
What were the beliefs of Union General William T Sherman on combat in the US Civil War?
Union General William T. Sherman was horrified by the bloody and often indecisive nature of the war's battles. Sherman instead, emphasized maneuver and the destruction of the South's ability and willingness to continue the war. This he believed was better then major assaults on the battlefield. He believed that if the South's population became weary of its losses, the sooner the war would end. With that in mind, Sherman preferred raids into Southern territory and destroying supplies and transportation facilities, railroads, and other resources the Southern armies needed to continue the war.
Why is General Sherman's march was known as the March to the Sea?
It is the day that General William T. Sherman completly destroyed a line from Atlanta to Savanah, Georgia. Yes William Sherman and his troops Did alot of damag to the South But he didnt Completly Destroy... They only Burned 30% Of Atlanta! not all of it... It is the day that General William T. Sherman completely destroyed a line from Atlanta, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia. Also it is the day Sherman dealt a heavy blow to the spirit of the South
Did Robert E Lee and General Sherman fight against each other?
Maybe, I think it was General Ulyssas S. Grant, though.
Why did people call William T Sherman by his nicknames?
Use of nicknames was popular during the 19th century. As a boy and young man, William Tecumseh Sherman was typically called "Tecumseh" (his given name) and "Cump" (his nickname). During the Civil War, he was called "Uncle Billy" by his troops, although never to his face. Following the Civil War, it was rare for anyone other than immediate family and closest friends to call him anything other than General Sherman, as he was so highly respected by the majority of Americans including a substantial number of former Confederates.
How did Union General Sherman's march to the sea help the Union in the US Civil War?
Union General William T. Sherman's march to the sea scattered Confederate resistance and allowed him to force the surrender of Savannah Georgia. The territory between Atlanta and Savannah along with other Southern areas were depleted of any farm products, livestock or weapons that might be used to supply Confederate armies in the East.
What was the Union general who captured Atlanta and marched to the sea?
None. Grant had become General-in-Chief, and he was not interested in capturing cities, only in destroying armies. His orders to Sherman were to destroy the Army of Tennessee, wherever it was, and chase it into the mountains if necessary. Sherman had not succeeded in doing this, but when that army took refuge in Atlanta, Sherman decided to occupy the city, even though the enemy managed to escape. One reason was that the capture of Atlanta would make big news in the North, and it was the kind of morale-raising victory that would help Lincoln win the upcoming election. The other was that Sherman was figuring out a way to get free of his over-long supply-line, that was always being attacked by Confederate cavalry. Noting that the rich Georgia farmland had enjoyed a good harvest, he realised that he could live off the land, forget his supply-line, and meanwhile conduct punitive raids on the farms that helped to victual the Confederates in the field. That is when he planned his March to the Sea.
