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The Life of Uncle Billy - Memoirs of General W T Sherman - Early Life Memories of Mexican & Civil War Post-war Period; Including Official Army Documents and Military Maps - cover

The Life of Uncle Billy - Memoirs of General W T Sherman - Early Life Memories of Mexican & Civil War Post-war Period; Including Official Army Documents and Military Maps

William Tecumseh Sherman

Editorial: Good Press

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In "The Life of Uncle Billy - Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman," William Tecumseh Sherman offers a compelling and introspective narrative of his life and military career during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. The memoir authentically reflects Sherman's candid and direct literary style, incorporating rich detail and personal anecdotes that humanize a figure often viewed solely through the lens of his military prowess. Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with internal strife, these memoirs elucidate Sherman's strategic mindset and his beliefs about warfare, revealing the philosophical underpinnings that influenced his infamous 'March to the Sea.' As a prominent Union general and a key figure in the Civil War, Sherman'Äôs experiences were shaped by a blend of tumultuous military engagements and deep residential ties to the South. Having witnessed firsthand the devastation of war, Sherman'Äôs reflections are steeped in both a sense of duty and a profound understanding of the war's human cost. His background in military education and previous service is also pivotal, providing readers with a foundational context for his insights into leadership and strategy during one of America's darkest periods. For anyone interested in military history, leadership, or the moral complexities of war, Sherman's memoirs serve as an essential historical document. His unvarnished appraisal of events and illuminating observations make this book not just a recounting of a soldier's life but an engaging narrative that sculpts a deeper understanding of both the man and the era he inhabited.
Disponible desde: 16/01/2024.
Longitud de impresión: 777 páginas.

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