William Tecumseh Sherman: Quick Facts


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Born February 8, 1820 • Lancaster • Ohio
Died February 14, 1891 (aged 71) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Hall of Fame (1905)
Notable Family Members brother John Sherman
Role In American Civil War • Atlanta Campaign • Battle of Atlanta • Battle of Chattanooga • Plains Wars • Vicksburg Campaign

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