Grant and Sherman: Development of a Strategic Relationship

Abstract

The relationship between General Ulysses S. Grant and General William T. Sherman has been said to be one of the primary reasons for the military success of the Union armies in the U.S. Civil War. In examining the basis for the association there are lessons to be learned concerning what factors can cause a strategic relationship to develop and become welded into a powerful force as this one surely was. From the confidence expressed by Grant in Sherman that was returned in the form of loyalty, to the great credit Grant provided Sherman for which Sherman demonstrated his appreciation and admiration for Grant, all aspects of this relationship worked to develop a friendship based on unselfishness and concern for the welfare by each for the other. Many examples taken from correspondence and contemporary witnesses are cited to document the growth and eventual strength of the Grant-Sherman team.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236277

Entities

People

  • Richard B. Inghram

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Civil War
  • Classification
  • Friendship
  • General Officers
  • Governments
  • Judgment
  • Leadership
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Art
  • Military Commanders
  • Personality
  • Security
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
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