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“We can make war so terrible and make them so sick of war that generations pass away before they again appeal to 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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