William Tecumseh Sherman

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his bold and strategic military tactics. He led the famous "March to the Sea" in 1864, during which his troops moved from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, destroying supplies and infrastructure to undermine Confederate morale and logistics. Sherman believed in total war, aiming to break the will of the South to continue fighting. His approach greatly contributed to the Union's victory in the war. After the conflict, he served in various military roles and became a notable figure in post-war America.