As we have discussed, believe what you want, however history is history. It is not a play, that can or should be transferred to a different time. The facts are what they are and were. The best we can do is treat them as fairly and accurately as the info available.


Now as far as Nuremberg, that is the stuff of fantasy and again not history. Something akin to what CNN would do when trying to falsely associate one with someone that is looked on with contempt. Mostly shiiit and little giggles. Was that your ulterior purpose? if you want to try and make your point by the application of 1940 standards to those of the 1860's, it will never be accurate or honest to the individual. Sherman was influenced by the standards of his time.

However, to give some factual history, this would be page 168 of the book Fierce Patriot, and it is in regards Shermans conditions of surrender at Savannah. The book was written by one who has a Phd in History from the University of Virginia, and was a professor of the Naval Post Graduate School when the book was written. He admits Sherman is a mercurial many faceted individual. One who others, can often come to different conclusions, regarding how they view his place in history. All that said, he is still considered the father of modern warfare.

Stir your pot how you want, and I'll do the same with mine. wink



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Last edited by battue; 07/26/19.
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