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This is a difficult question because the military service rendered by William Tecumseh Sherman was at the time and still is controversial at every phase of his career. He served in the Seminole War. He served in California at the time of the Bear Republic and the Mexican War. He was the commanding general in Texas along with General Sheridan fighting Plains Native Americans following the Civil War. Sherman's most famous command was his Civil War "March to the Sea" through Georgia to Savannah. Foraging soldiers from his army without discipline were known as "Sherman's bummers". Torn up railroad rails were heated and bent around telegraph poles as "Sherman bowties". Cities were fired either by his troops or by defeated Confederates pursuing a scorched earth policy retreating before an advancing army. Sherman is attributed with the first modern "total war" against civilian populations. His most prominent act of citizenship without controversy was his absolute refusal to accept the Republican nomination for President. He was so passionately hated throughout the South that any administration he might inaugurate could have brought widespread rebellion. He famously said in 1884, "If nominated, I will not accept. If elected, I will not serve."
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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.
Who had the better general in the Civil War?
Well that's really a matter of opinion. For the North Sherman and Grant were both good generals- but Lee is probably commonly considered to be the best general of the war.
How did Sherman's march to the sea end the war?
Sherman's March during the Civil War resulting in great devastation to the southern states. The first city hit was Atlanta, Georgia, that was nearly burned to the ground and ended in Savannah, Georgia with devastation in every city along the way.
Why was William penns colony so successful?
He had a good relationship with the Indians
What was William penn and Swedes relationship like?
The relationship seemed good at first, though later generations of Swedes in Pennsylvania would complain that they were cheated out of their land by Penn and his agents.
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
Did the u.s have a good general during the civil war?
Yes they did. The best ones were: Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, George Gordon Meade, George Henry Thomas.
Did William T Sherman have a good education?
no he was to busy in the war
Where did William Tecumseh shermans march to the sea go?
From Atlanta to Savannah, passing through rich farmland after a good harvest, and with very few Confederate troops to slow them down. The telegraph lines had been cut, so Sherman was incommunicado for almost six weeks, before making contact with the US Navy, who were able to signal Washington.
Who were some of the major people in the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses Simpson Grant, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan, William Tecumseh Sherman, Joseph Hooker, Stonewall Jackson, Frederick Douglass. (See related links, I provided some good sources - U.S. Civil War site is especially great, it has *everything*.)
Why is it good to be a good citizen?
it is important to be a good citizen because if you are a good citizen you are nice to others.
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.
What side did William t. sherman fight on in the civil war?
He fought on the side of the Union, and moved up because he had made a good team-partner with U.S. Grant.
Was Gordon brown a good or a bad citizen?
good citizen :)
When did The Good Citizen end?
The Good Citizen ended in 1933.
When was The Good Citizen created?
The Good Citizen was created in 1913.
What the expectations of Union General William Sherman after the appointment of Confederate General John Hood?
US General William Sherman learned of the new commander of the Southern Army of Tennessee, John Hood and expected a tough campaign on his way to Atlanta. Despite Sherman's good judgment, he met little resistance from Confederate forces. As the end of July, 1864 approached, he gave thought that the Confederate forces were to evacuate Atlanta without a fight.
