William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He served as a general in the
United States Army during the
American Civil War , receiving both recognition for his outstanding command of
military strategy, and criticism for the harshness of the "
scorched earth" policies he implemented in conducting
total war against the enemy.
Quotations
An army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every change in the rules which impairs this principle weakens the army.
Atlanta is ours, and fairly won. – From a telegram to President Lincoln
Courage — a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.
Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and defeat.
Hold the fort! I am coming! – Signal to Gen. John M. Corse at Allatoona, Oct. 5, 1864
I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah. – From a letter to President Lincoln
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William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He served as a general in the
United States Army during the
American Civil War , receiving both recognition for his outstanding command of
military strategy, and criticism for the harshness of the "
scorched earth" policies he implemented in conducting
total war against the enemy.
