Tagged: william sherman

July 11, 2011

William T. Sherman Quick Facts

Name Meaning William is of Old German origin, meaning “defender, protector” Vital Stats Birthday: February 8, 1820 Birth Name: William Tecumseh Sherman. Some sources say “William” was added later. Birthplace: Lancaster, Ohio Date of...

June 14, 2011

Union Soldiers in Gray Uniforms: The 2nd Wisconsin Infantry at the First Battle of Bull Run

At the outset of the Civil War, both sides faced the challenge of equipping a large number of soldiers in a short amount of time. Often, this meant furnishing the men with local militia...