General Sherman was one of the most destructive generals of the United States Civil War. Many see his military career as an inspiration, as he used his forces to target and cripple his enemy's resources before that became a prominent tactic of total war. Others see Sherman as a leader who condoned excessive devastation and destruction. Among the cities ravaged by Sherman's forces were Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina. This article focuses on Sherman's actions in the latter of the two. Was his style of warfare something to criticize or something to commend?
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