Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman

Name: Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman
Author: P. C. Headley

By P. C. Headley

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A concise biography follows William Tecumseh Sherman from ancestry and boyhood through military schooling and early service in Florida, Mexico, and California, then describes his civilian interlude and return to arms. It chronicles his Civil War rise and command in the Western theatre, detailing engagements, sieges, strategic maneuvers, the Atlanta campaign, the subsequent march through the Deep South to Savannah, and later operations in the Carolinas. Interwoven are contemporary correspondence, incidents of camp and civilian interaction, personal loss, assessments of character and leadership, and public recognition that concludes the narrative.

About the Author

P. C. Headley

P. C. Headley was an American author known for his historical and religious writings in the 19th century. He contributed to literature with works that explore significant figures and events, such as in "Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman," which details the life of the prominent Union general during the American Civil War. Additionally, his book "Half Hours in Bible Lands, Volume 2 / Patriarchs, Kings, and Kingdoms" reflects his interest in biblical history and geography, offering readers insights into the ancient world. Headley's writings often blend narrative storytelling with historical analysis, making them valuable for both educational and devotional purposes.