“War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want.”
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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