Автор:William T Sherman Год: 2012 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 538 ISBN: 1475145624 William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the most polarizing figures in American history. The famous Civil War general was esteemed as a hero to the Union and the men who served under his command; yet, was reviled by Southerners, who associated him with unpardonable brutality and devastation. Military historians have viewed Sherman as the first modern general. Sherman often avoided costly battles and, instead, destroyed the will of the enemy by crippling their ability to fight. His tactics included the destruction of factories, railroads and the confiscation of anything that might aid the Confederate war effort. Strongly opinionated and energetic, Sherman's writing style is powerful and to the point. In his memoirs, he sought to tell his side of the story and defended his policy as one that saved lives and helped shorten the war. Sherman said, "War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it, the crueler it is, the sooner it will be over." Alacrity Press is proud to offer, in a single...
