Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: February 8, 1820
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lancaster, Ohio, United States
Died: February 14, 1891
William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He is best known for his role as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Sherman gained recognition for his military strategy but faced criticism for his harsh scorched earth policies. He graduated from West Point, pursued business ventures, and served as superintendent of the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. Sherman formed a close partnership with General Ulysses S. Grant and succeeded him in the Western Theater, leading successful campaigns and overseeing the Army during the Indian Wars.
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