The March to the Sea
Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's devastating campaign through Georgia from November 15 to December 21, 1864 is known as "Sherman's March to the Sea" . So called, because W.T.Sherman's goal was the port city of Savannah,Georgia .A remarkable , and infamous to some , campaign to wage war essentially behind Confederate lines relying upon those supplies found along the line of march . He and his army conducted what we know today as a "Scorched Earth" policy where any and all resources available to the enemy (In this case , the Confederacy.) to conduct the war is destroyed/eliminated .
William T. Sherman
William T. Sherman was often referred to as "Uncle Billy." This nickname reflected his approachable personality and the affection some of his soldiers and civilians had for him during the Civil War. Additionally, he is known for his "March to the Sea," which significantly impacted the war's outcome.
If he topped 5'8" it would surprise me... I would venture 5'6" with a 31" waist. Likely a slender, whipcord, banty rooster of a man. In that era, 6 feet was a giant.
Liberation of the blockade-runners' favourite port of Savannah. Wrecking of farms and railroads, which helped to bring Confederate troops in the field to the level of starvation that triggered the surrender.
determined, courageous
William Tecumseh Sherman was an Union commanding general in the Civil war.
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Sherman's army was the civil war army commanded by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's devastating campaign through Georgia from November 15 to December 21, 1864 is known as "Sherman's March to the Sea" . So called, because W.T.Sherman's goal was the port city of Savannah,Georgia .A remarkable , and infamous to some , campaign to wage war essentially behind Confederate lines relying upon those supplies found along the line of march . He and his army conducted what we know today as a "Scorched Earth" policy where any and all resources available to the enemy (In this case , the Confederacy.) to conduct the war is destroyed/eliminated .
some southerners felt that confiscating property violated the constitution
some southerners felt that confiscating property violated the constitution
General William T. Sherman
William T. Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman was originally raised in a Presbyterian household, but he did not practice any specific religion as an adult. He considered himself more of a spiritual person rather than belonging to any organized faith.
Sherman and his family had lived in New Orleans in the years leading up to the war. He had made many friends there, and warned them that they had no hope of winning.
William T. Sherman was often referred to as "Uncle Billy." This nickname reflected his approachable personality and the affection some of his soldiers and civilians had for him during the Civil War. Additionally, he is known for his "March to the Sea," which significantly impacted the war's outcome.