Sherman

In Sherman, Lee Kennett offers a brilliant new interpretation of the general's life and career, one that probes his erratic, contradictory nature. Here we see the making of a true soldier, beginning with the frontier society and the extraordinary family from which he came, his formative years at West Point, and the critical period leading up to the Civil War. Throughout the spirited battles at Bull Run and Shiloh, the siege of Vicksburg, and ultimately, the Great March, Sherman displayed a blend of drive, determination, and mastery of detail unique in the annals of war.By drawing upon previously unexploited materials and maintaining a sharp, lively narrative, Lee Kennett presents a rich, authoritative portrait of Sherman -- the man and the soldier -- who emerges from this work more human and more fascinating than ever before.

First sentence: AMONG THE COUNTLESS paths and trails that crisscrossed pre Colur America there was a track called the Mingo Trail that wound through the woodlands of southern Ohio.

Year

2001

Language

English

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Editions

12

Pages

448

ISBN

9780060174958

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