Contrasting Paths of Sherman and Grant

This chapter explores the distinct memoirs and military strategies of Civil War generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant. It highlights Grant's struggles with illness and financial difficulties that prompted his collaboration with Mark Twain, contrasting with Sherman's strategic focus on infrastructure destruction. Their differing war philosophies and eventual collaboration contributed significantly to the Union's victory, illustrating the complexities of leadership during the Civil War.