
William Tecumseh Sherman - Wikipedia
When Grant became President of the United States in March 1869, Sherman succeeded him as Commanding General of the Army. Sherman served in that capacity from 1869 until 1883 and …
Sherman Natural Area - Chicago Park District
Sherman Park Natural Area contains over 17 acres of savanna, wet prairie, wetland, and aquatic habitat. The natural area borders the park's lagoon, with a prominent portion on the center …
William Tecumseh Sherman | Biography & Facts | Britannica
Dec 4, 2025 · William Tecumseh Sherman, American Civil War general and a major architect of modern warfare.
William T. Sherman - American Battlefield Trust
After the war, Sherman remained in the military and eventually rose to the rank of full general, serving as general-in-chief of the army from 1869 to 1883. Praised for his revolutionary ideas …
Sherman Park - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 11, 2024 · John Charles Olmsted led the design for Sherman Park, with the design’s most significant element being a closed-loop lagoon that parallels the park’s boundaries, covering …
William Tecumseh Sherman - Biography, Civil War & Accomplishments | HISTORY
Nov 13, 2009 · William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general during the Civil War, playing a crucial role in the victory over the Confederate States and becoming one of the most famous …
Hospital Information | Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL
Since 1888, Advocate Sherman Hospital has been a leader in acute health care services for Elgin and other communities in the Fox Valley.
General William Sherman – Civil War Hero & Indian Fighter
William Tecumseh Sherman was a soldier, businessman, teacher, and author who served as a general in the Union Army during the Civil War and led troops against the Indians in the …
William T. Sherman - Biographies - The Civil War in America ...
A strong Unionist, Sherman volunteered for duty in the United States Army in May 1861. Initially appointed colonel of the 13th Infantry Regiment, Sherman led a brigade of inexperienced …
Sherman’s March - National Museum of American History
In March 1864, William T. Sherman assumed command of the Union Army in the West, and in May, he began a destructive march through the Southern heartland. Sherman had a different …