William Tecumseh Sherman

Memoirs of General William T. Sherman (eBook, ePUB)

Civil War Memories Series

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Memoirs of General William T. Sherman," the eminent Union General presents a compelling first-person narrative of his military experiences during the American Civil War. Sherman's work is marked by a candid yet reflective tone, embodying the raw emotions of battle and the political complexities of war. Through vivid prose, he recounts decisive campaigns, including his infamous March to the Sea, emphasizing the strategic thinking that guided his actions, while also providing insight into the societal impact of warfare. This memoir exists within the larger context of 19th-century military literature, where personal accounts served not only as historical documentation but also as commentary on the moral implications of conflict. William Tecumseh Sherman, a notable figure in American history, was influenced by his upbringing in a military family and his experiences as a soldier and strategist during tumultuous times. His leadership was shaped by both his direct involvement in battles and his keen observations on the nature of warfare, enabling him to articulate the harsh realities of conflict. Sherman's compelling narrative style melds personal anecdote with a profound philosophical perspective, offering readers an understanding of the burdens carried by a wartime leader. This memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, and the human cost of war. Sherman's insights provide invaluable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in command. Readers will find themselves drawn into the tumultuous realities of the Civil War, experiencing the trials of warfare through the eyes of one of its most controversial figures.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 777
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547772569
• Artikelnr.: 69541988

Autorenporträt

William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–1891) was a renowned general of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Credited with the saying "War is hell" and a staunch advocate for total war, Sherman was a longtime companion of Ulysses S. Grant. His reputation as a skilled military strategist arose from his leadership in campaigns such as the Battle of Shiloh and the 60,000-man March to the Sea, weakening the resolve of the South and paving the way to victory for the Union Army. After Grant became president in 1869, Sherman took over as general commander of the US Army, a position which he held until he retired in 1884. Michael Fellman was a prolific historian of the nineteenth-century United States and a professor emeritus of history at Simon Fraser University in Canada. He is best known for Inside War: The Guerrilla Conflict in Missouri During the American Civil War and Citizen Sherman: A Life of William Tecumseh Sherman. He died in 2012.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Suggestions for Further Reading
A Note on the Text
MEMOIRS OF W.T. SHERMAN
VOLUME I
I. From 1820 to the Mexican War, 1846
II. Early Recollections of California––1846–1848
III. Early Recollections of California––(Continued)––1849–1850
IV. Missouri, Louisiana, and California––1850–1855
V. California––1855–1857
VI. California, New York, and Kansas––1857–1859
VII. Louisiana––1859–1861
VIII. Missouri––April and May, 1861
IX. From the Battle of Bull Run to Paducah––Kentucky and
Missouri––1861–1862
X. Battle of Shiloh––March and April, 1862
XI. Shiloh to Memphis––April to July, 1862
XII. Memphis to Arkansas Post––July, 1862, to January, 1863
XIII. Vicksburg––January to July, 1863
XIV. Chattanooga and Knoxville––July to December, 1863
XV. Meridian Campaign––January and February, 1864
VOLUME II
XVI. Atlanta Campaign––Nashville and Chattanooga to Kenesaw––March, April,
and May, 1964
XVII. Atlanta Campaign––Battles about Kenesaw Mountain––June, 1864
XVIII. Atlanta Campaign––Battles about Atlanta––July, 1864
XIX. Capture of Atlanta––August and September, 1864
XX. Atlanta and After––Pursuit of Hood––September and October, 1864
XXI. The March to the Sea––From Atlanta to Savannah––November and December,
1864
XXII. Savannah and Pocotaligo––December, 1864, and January, 1865
XXIII. Campaign of the Carolinas––February and March, 1865
XXIV. End of the War––From Goldsboro' to Raleigh and Washington––April and
May, 1865
XXV. Conclusion––Military Lessons of the War
XXVI. After the War
Explanatory Notes
Index