"Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume I., Part 2" by William T. Sherman is a recollection that dives into the tumultuous years of 1861 to 1862, during the Civil War, through the eyes of a key military figure. This account sheds light on the war's military strategies, the difficulties faced, and the political environment shaping the conflict, all from Sherman's direct experience. Sherman acknowledges the controversial nature of Civil War narratives, recognizing their emotional impact. He recounts his early war assignments and his interactions with important military leaders and highlights preparations for the First Battle of Bull Run. The book begins with challenges and battles to come, as Sherman grapples with army organization in a nation divided by war.
Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume I., Part 2
By William T. (William Tecumseh) Sherman
A general's recollections unveil the brutal realities of the Civil War, where military strategy and political tensions collide on the battlefield.
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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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