![]() Despite these lofty laurels, Sherman is one of the few historical figures that can be found to have actively abstained from letting his ego carry him into unwanted territories. ![]() ![]() In his book, Hart records Sherman’s preference to remain anonymous: “I deeply regret that I am threatened with that curse to all peace and comfort-popularity.” This sentiment remained, despite his continuous rise in the military, culminating with the prestigious rank of Major General-with a 14-year post-war stint as Commander General of the entire U.S. ![]() For William Sherman, this was as much to his own personal desires as it was to history’s course of remembrance. It is curious that those great figures of history most worth remembering are often forgotten, while those we do remember are frequently less deserving of our posthumous praise and attention. What about William Sherman? Who is he and why has his name been obscured by the passage of time? William Tecumseh Sherman was the General directly subordinate to General Grant and is the orchestrator behind some of the most impressive victories from the war including the campaign against Atlanta, the march through Georgia, and the final sweep through the Carolinas which effectively won the war for the North. Two were presidents, and one is posthumously famous for leading the Confederacy and for the orange car from the television show. When you think about the men behind the Civil War, who comes to mind? The average American would probably say Lincoln, Grant, and General Lee. ![]()
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