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Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman. / Late Retired General. U. S. A.

A comprehensive biography traces the subject's family background and boyhood, cadet training, early military postings and civilian interludes, then follows his rise during the Civil War through battlefield command, controversies, and strategic campaigns that shaped his reputation, and concludes with postwar service and personal reflections. The account weaves eyewitness testimony, contemporary reports, official correspondence, maps, and illustrations into chapter-by-chapter commentary, presenting both military operations and private character traits while emphasizing themes of duty, leadership, decision-making, and the evolution of professional judgment.

By Willis Fletcher Johnson
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A comprehensive biography traces the subject's family background and boyhood, cadet training, early military postings and civilian interludes, then follows his rise during the Civil War through battlefield command, controversies, and strategic campaigns that shaped his reputation, and concludes with postwar service and personal reflections. The account weaves eyewitness testimony, contemporary reports, official correspondence, maps, and illustrations into chapter-by-chapter commentary, presenting both military operations and private character traits while emphasizing themes of duty, leadership, decision-making, and the evolution of professional judgment.

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Willis Fletcher Johnson

Willis Fletcher Johnson was an American author and historian known for his extensive writings on American history and notable historical figures. His works include the philosophical treatise "My country, 'tis of thee!" which offers a reflective view on the United States' past and present, and the detailed account of the Johnstown Flood, capturing the disaster's impact on the community. Johnson also authored a multi-volume history of Cuba, contributing to the understanding of its historical context. His biographies, such as that of General William Tecumseh Sherman, further illustrate his focus on significant American personalities and events.

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