WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN: MAKING GEORGIA HOWL.

This article focuses on General William Tecumseh Sherman’s military career and his pivotal role in the American Civil War, particularly his implementation of “total war” tactics that significantly contributed to the Union’s victory. Sherman, a West Point graduate and Union general, overcame early setbacks and nervous breakdowns to become a key commander alongside Ulysses S. Grant, leading major campaigns such as the Siege of Vicksburg, the capture of Atlanta, and his destructive March to the Sea through Georgia. His strategy emphasized crippling the Confederacy’s infrastructure and will to fight by targeting military and civilian resources alike. Sherman accepted the surrender of Confederate General Joseph Johnston in April 1865, effectively ending major Confederate resistance. After the war, Sherman continued his military service during the Indian Wars before retiring in 1884. [Extracted from the article]