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Old 10-30-2006, 09:03 PM
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The University of Georgia has a football program?
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It bothers me that so many Southerners put down Sherman for just doing what he had to do. I tend to believe the South just can't get over the fact that they were outsmarted, outmanuvered and intimidated by such brilliant tactics and strategy. Am I wrong here? Sherman did nothing that went against international laws of the time and I don't understand why the South faults him so much. Explanations welcome.
I agree with your position. Sherman had his duty, and both he and Lincoln knew what was required to win the war. The same Southern partisans who talk so much about duty should understand that. Sherman knew what he had to do, and he did it. Also, as far as I know Sherman did not kill any civilians, he simply destroyed property. When southerners refer to Sherman as a war criminal, I believe they should keep that in mind.

Also, I'm inclined to believe that Sherman was as good a general as Jackson or any others.
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Also, I'm inclined to agree that Sherman was a good a general as Jackson or any others.
Hang around for a while. You'll find disagreements aplenty.
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Slick Willie Tecumseh Sherman was a good general but a p poor politician and pr man.
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Also, I'm inclined to believe that Sherman was as good a general as Jackson or any others.

Based on what?


How many Battles did Jackson win and how many Battles did Sherman win?


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Unfortunately Jackson left the playing field in the second quarter. Had he remained it wouldn't have been a contest. Sherman simply won the last battle.
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How many Battles did Jackson win and how many Battles did Sherman win?
How many men did Jackson lose and how many for Sherman?
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How many men did Jackson lose and how many for Sherman?
Jackson - 1527 casualties as of 5/63

Sherman - Yazoo Pass - 1776 casualties 1/63
Atlanta Campaign - 37081 casualties 9/64


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Was this a trick question?
You didn't answer my question.
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It was a rhetorical question. 1527 sounds a bit low for Jackson's style, but I'll take your word for it.
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It was a rhetorical question. 1527 sounds a bit low for Jackson's style, but I'll take your word for it.
From the OR's. You still didn't answer my question.


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