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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1897. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... GRANT, SHERMAN AND SHERIDAN After the bickerings and intrigues of the unlucky generals who rotated in command during the disastrous years of 1861, 1862 and 1863, it must have been a wonderful pleasure to Lincoln to observe the way Sherman and Sheridan carried out the orders of Grant. Seeing things alike, the three were in complete sympathy; there seems to have been no jealousy whatsoever between them. Each in his field was a master. Grant's strategy was based on his belief that the armies of the Confederacy must be vanquished and the rebellious States subjugated or the Federal Government overthrown. There was no thought for half-way measures. He plunged in, grappled with his adversary, and was whipped time and again, but never confessed it to himself or any one else. He knew that Lee could not fill up his ranks again, so every Confederate that was shot brought the Rebellion so much nearer subjugation; this consoled him for the loss of three men to Lee's one. Sherman was equally determined, but possessed broader knowledge of strategy and a more fertile brain. Grant would take punishment with set jaws and unwavering resolution; Sherman would change the ground and spar for time until he could grapple to better advantage. Sherman's generalship was of a higher quality than Grant's, if obtaining magnificent results at small cost of life is the basis of judgment, but still Sherman was never pitted against Lee and his army of Northern Virginia. Sheridan was the Stonewall Jackson of the North. His handling of the battle of Cedar Creek is typical of his dash and energy. His army had been driven back four miles and was routed, retreating in panic. Sheridan rode from Winchester to the scene, united the corps, formed a new line of battle, and at 1 p.m. repulsed the oncoming ...


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781151109156
  • Publisher: General Books
  • Publisher Imprint: General Books
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 230
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1151109150
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 417 gr

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