“An army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every enactment, every change of rule which impairs this principle weakens the army, impairs its value, and defeats the very object of its existence.”
Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman
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William Tecumseh Sherman
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. more
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