General William Tecumseh Sherman is important for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War, particularly known for his leadership in the "March to the Sea." His strategy of total war aimed to undermine the Confederacy's morale and resources, significantly contributing to the Union's victory. Sherman's tactics, including the widespread destruction of infrastructure and civilian property, have sparked debates about military ethics and the consequences of warfare. His legacy continues to influence military strategy and discussions around the impact of war on society.
General Sherman incident happened in 1866.
He's the reason for Indian reservations.
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.
Nothing in his biography tells us his religion. It is not important for historians to know.
Because General Sherman marched to Savannah, GA.. which is near the sea.
William Sherman had lived in Mississippi, but had joined the Uniom Army and became the second most important general on that side.
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General Grant was the most important Union leader, and General Sherman was memorable for his army's invasion of the south.
William Sherman had lived in Mississippi, but had joined the Uniom Army and became the second most important general on that side.
General Sherman incident happened in 1866.
William Tecumseh Sherman. And to this day, no Southerner will ever name his child Sherman.
He's the reason for Indian reservations.
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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.
In March of 1863, Union General William Sherman informed the governor of Ohio of his views on the war. Sherman informed the governor that "The South is more formidable than it was two years earlier".
General William T. Sherman was a General for the Union Army.
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.