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Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army — Complete

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4362
Title
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army — Complete
Language
en
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General Philip Henry Sheridan recounts his military career from early clerkship to commanding the Cavalry Corps, detailing campaigns in the West, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Civil War's conclusion, including his controversial role in Reconstruction and the Indian Wars.
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In his *Personal Memoirs*, General Philip Henry Sheridan chronicles his extraordinary ascent from a grocery store clerk in New York to a Union cavalry commander who played a pivotal role in the Civil War and Reconstruction. The narrative details his education at West Point and his early years as a scout in California, where he faced indigenous tribes and witnessed the death of a young drummer boy. His military career accelerated during the Civil War, featuring key engagements such as the Battle of Pea Ridge, where he managed critical supply lines, and the disastrous Battle of Chickamauga, followed by his successful command in the Shenandoah Valley. Sheridan is renowned for his 'scorched earth' strategy, destroying Confederate resources and infrastructure to cripple General Early's forces. His leadership culminated in the Appomattox Campaign, where he helped corner General Lee, leading to the Confederate surrender. Following the war, Sheridan addressed the moral complexities of Reconstruction in Texas and Louisiana, suppressing lawlessness and opposing the illegal French intervention in Mexico, despite political pressure to remain neutral. The memoir also covers his later Indian campaigns, including the controversial Washita River expedition, and his travels to Europe, where he observed the Franco-Prussian War. Throughout the text, Sheridan reflects on logistical challenges, the necessity of military action versus humanitarian concerns, and his enduring loyalty to the Union cause, offering a candid look at the realities of command and the transition from a clerk to a general.
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  • Philip Henry Sheridan
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  • Biography
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