William Tecumseh Sherman's Civil War Service
As of May 14, 1861, Sherman was the leader of the 13th US Infantry Regiment. This was Sherman's first command. This was a group of volunteers for three months. July 21, 1861, at the First Battle of Bull Run Sherman was nearly injuried by bullets that just missed him in the shoulder and knee. Sherman was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers on May 17, 1861. In November Sherman wanted to be removed/ relieved. Later after he had recovered they discovered that he had somewhat of a nervous breakdown as they would call it today. In December Sherman returned to service in Missouri. In March of 1862, Sherman's dream came true. He was assigned under Grant in Tennesse. At the battle of Shiloh Sherman was wounded two times, and he had three horses shot out from under him. On May 1, 1862, he was promoted to Major General of Volunteers.
When Sherman's family came to see him at Vicksburg his son had died on the trip because of typhoid fever. October 11, 1863, Sherman took charge of over 500 men and won against over 3,000 Confederate soldiers. Sherman passed Grant in command of the Army of Tennessee. When Sherman was in Savannah he found out that his infant son had died during the Savannah campaign. Sherman had never even seen the child. After taking Savannah Sherman announces that he has a Christmas present for the President and the country.
Sherman was promoted to Major General in the regular Army on August 12, 1864. After the war Sherman stayed in the service and was promoted again to another position of full general, replacing Grant as Commander in Cheif. February 8,1884, Sherman retired from the army. Sherman was known for not being involved with politics. Sherman had a reputation for making destruction.
Reflect
I think that Sherman did good things for our contry. Some include trying to keep our country as one not as two seperate countrys. Also he was bad about making destruction. That was not good, and it caused him some trouble with some peole. Burning buildings in South Carolina is making destruction, so that probably left some people without homes.
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Picture of General William Tecumsah Sherman
Sources for info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tecumseh_Sherman#Civil_War_service
http://www.civilwarhome.com/sherbio.htm
Sources for pics
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/union-generals/sherman/pictures/sherman-horse.jpg
http://www.sfmuseum.net/photos7/sherman2.gif
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