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William Tecumseh Sherman was a prominent American military leader known for his actions during the American Civil War. He is famous for his 'scorched earth' policy, which aimed to destroy the economic and military infrastructure of the South to weaken its fighting ability.

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Famous William Tecumseh Sherman Quotes

“I'm a damned sight smarter than Grant; I know more about organization, supply and administration and about everything else than he does; but I'll tell you where he beats me and where he beats the world. He don't care a damn for what the enemy does out of his sight but it scares me like hell.”

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“Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he was drunk, and now we stand by each other.”

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“I will accept no commission that would tend to create a rivalry with Grant. I want him to hold what he has earned and got. I have all the rank I want.”

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Book:Sherman's Civil War: selected correspondence of William T. Sherman, 1860-1865

Source: Sherman's Civil War: selected correspondence of William T. Sherman, 1860-1865

“Grant stood by me when I was crazy.”

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Book:William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold Rush Banker

Source: William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold Rush Banker