Sherman: Merchant of Terror, Advocate of PeaceWilliam Tecumseh Sherman's Civil War battles, from Bull Run to Savannah, changed the course of military history and reshaped American military strategy. While much has been written on the life and tactics of Sherman and his war machine, little has come to light on his own philosophy of war--until now. Photographs. |
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Acknowledgments | 11 |
Destroy the Enemys Supplies and Break | 27 |
We Must Fight and Subdue Those in Arms | 81 |
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