Because Forrest was a diabolically successful cavalry leader, who kept attacking Sherman's supply-line, a single-track railroad all the way from Nashville with 24 viaducts.
This is what caused Sherman to abandon his supply-line and live off the land as he crossed Georgia to the sea.
hood (New respondent) Perhaps more specifically, Bedford Forrest.
Forrest Sherman's birth name is Sherman, Forrest Percival.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821.
Nathan Bedford Forrest II was born in 1872.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was a member of the Democratic Party.
In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest (played by Tom Hanks) said that he was related to and named after General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Nathan Bedford Forrest died on October 29, 1877 at the age of 56.
Nathan Bedford Forrest III was born on 1905-04-07.
Nathan Bedford Forrest III died on 1943-06-13.
As Union General William T. Sherman was conducting raids into Mississippi, he became concerned with the exploits of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. General Forrest's cavalry was putting great pressure on Sherman's supply and communication lines. To eliminate this threat, Sherman sent General Samuel Sturgis to put an end to this problem. The result was not favorable. Sturgis had a force of 8,500 troops and encountered General Forrest's 3,500 men in Lee County Mississippi.Sturgis was ambushed in a manner of speaking and forced to retreat. Forrest was able to capture Union troops, and huge supplies of arms and ammunition. Union losses amounted to 2,000 casualties, to Forrest's 400 casualties.
The area of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is 10.469 square kilometers.
Nathan Bedford Forrest died on October 29, 1877 at the age of 56.