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William Tecumseh Sherman

/ˌwɪljəm tɪˈkʌmsə ˈʃʌrmən/
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Definitions of William Tecumseh Sherman
  1. noun
    United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
    synonyms: Sherman
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    a general officer of the highest rank
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