Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman

By P. C. (Phineas Camp) Headley

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Discover how a boy's early life and military schooling transformed him into a key figure leading the Union to victory during the Civil War.

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Biographies History - American

Released

2016-05-05

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Summary

"Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman" by P. C. Headley is a 1865 biography that tells the story of a Union general during the American Civil War, exploring his life from childhood to his key role in the war. It highlights his family background and how events like the Seminole Wars and his time at West Point shaped him. The author writes with respect, showing Sherman’s good qualities and dedication to inspire others. The book not only puts Sherman in a historical context but also shows the important traits that led to his success as a military leader.