Memoirs of General William T Sherman Volume I

William T. Sherman's Memoirs of General William T. Sherman Volume I provides a firsthand account of his early life military career and experiences leading up to and during the American Civil War. Written with directness and candor Sherman recounts his upbringing education at West Point and service in the Mexican-American War before delving into the critical events that shaped his role in the Union Army.Sherman details his strategic insights and battlefield experiences including his early struggles the secession crisis and his participation in key campaigns. He describes his role in the First Battle of Bull Run his time in Kentucky and Tennessee and his close relationship with General Ulysses S. Grant. His accounts reveal both the challenges of leadership and the evolving military strategies that contributed to Union victories.Known for his unfiltered reflections Sherman provides not only a military history but also personal perspectives on war politics and leadership. His memoirs remain one of the most influential firsthand narratives of the Civil War offering a valuable glimpse into the mind of one of its most pivotal figures.