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"Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman" is a firsthand account of the life of William T. Sherman, a renowned American military commander who played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. The memoir is divided into two volumes and covers Sherman's life from his early childhood to the end of the Civil War. In the first volume, Sherman discusses his childhood, education, and early military career, including his experiences during the Mexican-American War. He then goes on to detail his involvement in the Civil War, including his participation in the Battle of Bull Run and the Siege of Vicksburg. In…mehr

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"Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman" is a firsthand account of the life of William T. Sherman, a renowned American military commander who played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. The memoir is divided into two volumes and covers Sherman's life from his early childhood to the end of the Civil War. In the first volume, Sherman discusses his childhood, education, and early military career, including his experiences during the Mexican-American War. He then goes on to detail his involvement in the Civil War, including his participation in the Battle of Bull Run and the Siege of Vicksburg. In the second volume, Sherman describes his military campaigns in the South, including his famous "March to the Sea," which helped bring the war to a close. He also discusses his post-war experiences, including his role in the Indian Wars and his tenure as Commanding General of the U.S. Army. Overall, "Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman" provides readers with an inside look into the life of one of America's most celebrated military leaders and offers valuable insights into the events that shaped the country during the Civil War and beyond.
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William T. Sherman (1820-1891) was a prominent American military leader who served as a Union general during the American Civil War. He is best known for his "March to the Sea," a devastating campaign that helped bring about the defeat of the Confederacy. Sherman was born in Lancaster, Ohio, in 1820. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1840. He served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War and later resigned his commission to pursue a career in business. He worked as a banker in San Francisco before the outbreak of the Civil War. After the war, Sherman continued to serve in the Army and was promoted to the rank of General. He also served as the Commanding General of the Army from 1869 to 1883. Sherman died in 1891 and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, Sherman is remembered as one of the most important military leaders of the Civil War. His aggressive tactics and strategic vision helped turn the tide of the conflict in favor of the Union. He is also remembered for his famous quote, "War is hell," which has become a widely quoted and often-referenced statement about the horrors of war.