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Eight children, but he had ten siblings.
William Techumseh Sherman married Eleanor Ewing in 1850. The Shermans had eight children, six of whom lived to adulthood: * Maria Ewing Sherman Fitch (Jan. 18, 1851-Nov. 22, 1913) * Mary Elizabeth Sherman (Mar. 17, 1852-April 6, 1925) * William Tecumseh Sherman, Jr. (June 8, 1854-Oct. 10, 1863) * Thomas Ewing Sherman (Oct. 12, 1856-April 29, 1933) * Eleanor Mary Sherman Thackara (Sept. 5, 1859- July 18, 1915) * Rachel Ewing Sherman Thorndike (July 5, 1861-Oct. 26, 1919) * Charles Celestine Sherman (June 11, 1864-Dec. 4, 1864) * Philemon Tecumseh Sherman (Jan. 9, 1867-Dec. 6, 1941)
The phrase "we can't afford to win many more battles like that" is often attributed to British General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War, reflecting the heavy toll and losses experienced even in victory. It underscores the idea that while strategic victories may be achieved, the costs in terms of casualties and resources could be unsustainable for continued conflict. This sentiment captures the harsh realities of warfare, where the price of victory can be steep.
The Shermans had eight children, six of whom lived to adulthood: * Maria Ewing Sherman Fitch (Jan. 18, 1851-Nov. 22, 1913) * Mary Elizabeth Sherman (Mar. 17, 1852-April 6, 1925) * William Tecumseh Sherman, Jr. (June 8, 1854-Oct. 10, 1863) * Thomas Ewing Sherman (Oct. 12, 1856-April 29, 1933) * Eleanor Mary Sherman Thackara (Sept. 5, 1859- July 18, 1915) * Rachel Ewing Sherman Thorndike (July 5, 1861-Oct. 26, 1919) * Charles Celestine Sherman (June 11, 1864-Dec. 4, 1864) * Philemon Tecumseh Sherman (Jan. 9, 1867-Dec. 6, 1941)
! because when he lost he was so ashamed of himself and quit the union army.
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William T. Sherman had 5 other brothers and sisters.
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William Sherman estimated that he and his army confiscated about 9.5 million pounds of corn.
If you don't count Sherman's illegal incursions into Cambodia, there were 73.
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