“Many and many a person in Georgia asked me why we did not go to South Carolina; and, when I answered that we were en route for that State, the invariable reply was, - Well, if you will make those people feel the utmost severities of war, we will pardon you for your desolation of Georgia.”
Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman
Work
Memoirs of General William T. Sherman
Memoirs of General William T. Sherman is a comprehensive and candid look into the mind and experiences of one of the Union's most prominent military leaders during the American Civil War. The book offers insights into Sherman's strategies, his interactions with other figures of the war, and his thoughts on the conflict and its aftermath. It is a significant historical document that provides a firsthand perspective on the events of the Civil War. more
Author
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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