William T. Sherman: A Biography (greenwood Biographies) [Hardcover]

This book tells the life story of William T. Sherman, one of the Civil War's most accomplished generals and an American military professional who changed how wars were fought.

William T. Sherman: A Biographyprovides readers with a glimpse into the life of one of America's foremost military leaders and a top Union general in the Civil War. From his early life and military education, to his Civil War service and beyond, this book examines the career of a military professional who changed the way wars were fought. Prolific military history author Robert P. Broadwater follows Sherman's early development in the war and examines his most famous campaigns: the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, and the Carolinas Campaign. An engaging read, the book details how the iconic leader hailed as the first modern general achieved the military successes that enabled the North to achieve victory and bring the war to a close.

Robert P. Broadwaterhas written or contributed to 31 books on the American Revolution and the Civil War. He is author of Greenwood'sUlysses S. Grant: A Biography.It is designed to assist students in school assignments and research. It is recommended for middle school, junior high, and high school libraries, as well as public libraries that serve a large student population. ARBAonline

Series Foreword
Preface
Timeline: Events in the Life of William T. Sherman
Chapter 1 Ancestors, Lineage, and Early Years
Chapter 2 West Point Days
Chapter 3 Duty in Florida
Chapter 4 Service in California
Chapter 5 Civilian Pursuits
Chapter 6 The Outbreak of the War
Chapter 7 Bull Run
Chapter 8 Assigned to Kentucky
Chapter 9 Shiloh and a Career Resurrected
Chapter 10 Vicksburg
Chapter 11 Making Georgia Howl
Chapter 12 The March to Victory
Chapter 13 The Final Commands
Afterword
Bibliographical Essay
Index