SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECUMSEH
- SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECUMSEH
a distinguished American general, born, the son of a judge, in Lancaster, Ohio; first saw service as a lieutenant of artillery in the Indian frontier wars in Florida and California; resigned from the army in 1853, and set up as a banker in San Francisco, but at the outbreak of the Civil War accepted a colonelcy in the Federalist ranks; distinguished himself at the battles of Bull Run (1861) and Shiloh (1862); received promotion, and as second in command to Grant rendered valuable service in reducing Vicksburg and Memphis; was present at the victory of Chattanooga, and during 1864 entered into command of the SW.; captured the stronghold of Atlanta, and after a famous march seaward with 65,000 men took Savannah, which he followed up with a series of victories in the Carolinas, receiving, on 26th April 1865, the surrender of General Johnston, which brought the war to a close; was created general and commander-in-chief of the army in 1869, a position he held till 1869; published memoirs of his military life (1820-1891).
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia.
James Wood.
1907.
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Sherman,William Tecumseh — Sherman, William Tecumseh. 1820 1891. American Union general. Appointed commander of all Union troops in the West (1864), he captured Atlanta (1864) and led a destructive March to the Sea, which effectively cut the Confederacy in two. * * * … Universalium
Sherman, William Tecumseh — born Feb. 8, 1820, Lancaster, Ohio, U.S. died Feb. 14, 1891, New York, N.Y. U.S. army general. A brother of John Sherman, he graduated from West Point, served in Florida and California, then resigned his commission in 1853 to pursue a banking… … Universalium
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Sherman, William Tecumseh — (8 feb. 1820, Lancaster, Ohio, EE.UU.–14 feb. 1891, New York, N.Y.). General de ejército estadounidense. Hermano de John Sherman, egresó de West Point y prestó servicios en Florida y California; luego, en 1853, se retiró para seguir una carrera… … Enciclopedia Universal
William Tecumseh Sherman — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tecumseh (homonymie) et Sherman. William Tecumseh Sherman … Wikipédia en Français
William Tecumseh Sherman — Infobox Military Person name= William Tecumseh Sherman born= birth date|mf=yes|1820|02|8 died= death date and age|mf=yes|1891|02|14|1820|02|08 placeofbirth= Lancaster, Ohio placeofdeath= New York City, New York placeofburial= caption= Maj. Gen.… … Wikipedia
William Tecumseh Sherman — Mayor General William T. Sherman William Tecumseh Sherman (Lancaster, Ohio, 8 de febrero de 1820 – Nueva York, 14 de febrero de 1891) fue un militar, educador y escritor estadounidense. Su celebridad deriva de su participación con el rango de… … Wikipedia Español
William Tecumseh Sherman — Porträt William Tecumseh Sherman (* 8. Februar 1820 in Lancaster, Ohio; † 14. Februar 1891 in New York, N.Y.) war Soldat, Bankier, Rechtsanwalt, Schriftsteller und einer der bekanntesten Generale des amerikanischen Bürgerkrieges. Er kämpfte auf… … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Tecumseh Sherman — noun United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820 1891) • Syn: ↑Sherman • Instance Hypernyms: ↑general, ↑full general * * … Useful english dictionary
William Tecumseh Sherman — ➡ Sherman * * * … Universalium
