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Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman

“War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it.”

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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