William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861–65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched earth" policies that he...
Date of birth:
- Feb 8, 1820
Country of nationality:
Date of death:
- Feb 14, 1891
Also known as:
- William Tecumseh Sherman,
- William T. Sherman