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Use of nicknames was popular during the 19th century. As a boy and young man, William Tecumseh Sherman was typically called "Tecumseh" (his given name) and "Cump" (his nickname). During the Civil War, he was called "Uncle Billy" by his troops, although never to his face. Following the Civil War, it was rare for anyone other than immediate family and closest friends to call him anything other than General Sherman, as he was so highly respected by the majority of Americans including a substantial number of former Confederates.

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What did William T Sherman do in the Civil War besides his march to the sea?

William T Sherman did the march to Columbia. The march to Columbia isn't as recognized as the march to the sea, but it was also very destructive. These two marches were what you call total war which is were you take things you need and destroy the rest. This was what mostly devastated the south by the end of the war.


What do they call the famous general who kept dynomite in his kitchen?

The famous general who kept dynamite in his kitchen is General William Tecumseh Sherman. He is known for his "March to the Sea" during the American Civil War and his unconventional methods of warfare. The anecdote about him storing dynamite in his kitchen highlights his innovative and sometimes controversial tactics.


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What does sherman do to cripple the South's supply lines and what did he call it?

Sherman implemented a military strategy known as "total war" during his March to the Sea, which involved destroying not only Confederate army resources but also the infrastructure that supported them. He targeted railroads, warehouses, and supply depots, effectively crippling the South's supply lines. This campaign was part of his broader strategy to demoralize the Southern populace and hasten the end of the Civil War. Sherman referred to this approach as "the destruction of the enemy's resources."


What did sherman's strategy of total war include?

Simply to attack the civilian infrastructure that supported the Confederate armies in the field. This involved great destruction of property, but very few casualties, and it undoubtedly shortened the war by months. You can call it official vandalism, but these Southerners were technically traitors, and the raids were justified as punitive. Violence against the person was strictly forbidden by Sherman, and where this happened, it was usually not by his own men, but by various deserters and other vagabonds who came along for the ride. Grant had told Sherman "Make Georgia howl!". He did.

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What did William T Sherman do in the Civil War besides his march to the sea?

William T Sherman did the march to Columbia. The march to Columbia isn't as recognized as the march to the sea, but it was also very destructive. These two marches were what you call total war which is were you take things you need and destroy the rest. This was what mostly devastated the south by the end of the war.


What is the best way to stop the people who are used to your nickname?

Unless the nickname is unbecoming to the person in question then nicknames are a sign of affection by others and many people have nicknames. It will be hard to educate people in your life to call you by a name you wish them to call you by, but just keep telling them that you do not like the nickname and to call you by the name you choose and be patient until they get it right.