"Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 1" by William T. (William Tecumseh) Sherman is a recollection of personal experiences and insights during the Civil War, while also looking into Sherman's family history and early military life. The book aims to give a first-hand account of the war's events, offering future historians valuable context and understanding of the motivations behind the conflict, as no big overview existed at the time. Sherman starts by exploring his family's past, focusing on key ancestors and the life events that molded him, setting a thoughtful tone as he shares light on the character and achievements of war participants, digging into wider ideas of American history and identity.
Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 1
By William T. (William Tecumseh) Sherman
A general recounts his life and war experiences to help future generations understand a divided America.
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About the AuthorWilliam Tecumseh Sherman 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 implemented in his military campaign against the Confederate States. British military theorist and historian B. H. Liddell Hart declared that Sherman was "the most original genius of the American Civil War" and "the first modern general".
William Tecumseh Sherman 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 implemented in his military campaign against the Confederate States. British military theorist and historian B. H. Liddell Hart declared that Sherman was "the most original genius of the American Civil War" and "the first modern general".
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