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Sherman, William Tecumseh

  1. A general of the nineteenth century; one of the leading generals in the Union army in the Civil War (see Sherman's march to the sea). He is known for saying “War is hell.”



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Sherman, William Tecumseh, 377, 378, 381, 382, 383, 385, 386, 387, 389, 390, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405.

Sherman, William Tecumseh, General; 52, 220, 224, 249; character and relations with Grant, 348; failure in first attempt on Vicksburg, 350; under McClernand, takes Post of Arkansas, 351; with Grant in rest of Vicksburg campaigns, 353-5; at Chattanooga, 360; at Meridian, 388; parting with Grant, his fears for him, their concerted plans, 389; Atlanta campaign, 394-5, 424; detaches Thomas against Hood, 397-8; from Atlanta to the sea, 397-9; campaigns in the Carolinas, 435-6; meets Lincoln at City Point, 444-5; Lincoln's dream about him, 449; Johnston's surrender to him, 452.

Sherman, William Tecumseh, 280, 287-290, 292, 293, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 315, 316, 318, 319.

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