William Tecumseh Sherman

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A prominent Union general during the American Civil War: William Tecumseh Sherman was a senior United States Army officer who served as a commanding general in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. He is particularly noted for his "scorched earth" military campaigns.
    • A key historical figure in 19th-century America: He is remembered for his role in the Union victory and his subsequent impact on military strategy and post-war policy.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • General William Tecumseh Sherman is famous for his March to the Sea.
    • The military strategies of William Tecumseh Sherman are still studied today.
    • A statue of William Tecumseh Sherman stands in New York City.
Advanced Usage
  • "Shermanesque" (adj): Pertaining to or reminiscent of the severe, decisive, and destructive strategies employed by General Sherman.
    • The general's Shermanesque campaign aimed to break the enemy's will to fight.
  • "A Sherman statement": A definitive and unambiguous declaration of policy or intent, often referring to a refusal, derived from Sherman's famous quote about not running for president.
    • The CEO issued a Sherman statement, ruling out any merger possibilities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sherman (n): A common shorthand reference for William Tecumseh Sherman.
    • Sherman's memoirs provide a detailed account of the war.
  • Sherman's March (n): Specifically refers to his military campaign from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, in 1864.
    • Sherman's March was a turning point in the Civil War.
Synonyms
  • Union General: A general who fought for the United States (the Union) during the American Civil War.
  • Commanding General: A high-ranking officer in command of large military forces.
Related Phrases
  • "War is hell": A phrase famously attributed to Sherman, summarizing his view on the brutal nature of warfare.
    • In his speech, he echoed Sherman's sentiment that "war is hell".
  • "March to the Sea": The common name for Sherman's Savannah Campaign.
    • The March to the Sea devastated Confederate supply lines.
Noun
  1. United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

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