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 th...