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William Tecumseh Sherman (/ t ɪ ˈ k ʌ m s ə / tih-KUM-sə; [4] [5] February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861–1865), earning recognition for his command of military strategy but criticism for the harshness of his scorched-earth policies, which he ...
English: Union General William Tecumseh Sherman sometime between 1860 and 1870. Date: 1860–1870: Source: Library of Congress
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Sherman House Museum Director Michael Johnson examines the sword of Gen. William T. Sherman the museum recently won at a Columbus auction. The museum's winning bid was $130,000.
Gen. William T. Sherman on horseback at fortifications near Atlanta in 1864. George N. Barnard via Library of CongressIt is doubtful the tragic devastation of the Russia-Ukraine War would surprise ...
He and [William T.] Sherman are the fittest officers for large commands I have come in contact with." [122] [123] Meade felt slighted that his promotion was processed after that of Sherman and Sheridan, the latter his subordinate. [124] [125] The U.S. Senate confirmed Sherman and Sheridan on January 13, 1865, Meade on February 1. Subsequently ...
At first, it was the rare binding that caught the eye of Danielle Linn, a senior book specialist with Fleischer’s Auctions.
Today, "Marching Through Georgia" is ingrained into Georgia's identity, even though some residents look upon it with contempt for glorifying Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's annihilative campaign. Sherman himself, to whom the song is dedicated, famously grew to despise it after being subjected to its strains in every public gathering he attended.