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Sherman: A Name Etched in History From the British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War Two to the tank battle in Villers Bocage, France in 1944

Background imageSherman Collection: The Connecticut Compromise 2006. Bradley Stevens American painter. Roger Sherman

The Connecticut Compromise 2006. Bradley Stevens American painter. Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth in 1787 drafting The Great (or Connecticut) Compromise, a plan for representation in Congress

Background imageSherman Collection: William Tecumseh Sherman - Fredericks

William Tecumseh Sherman - Fredericks
William Tecumseh Sherman (1820 - 1891) - American army commander

Background imageSherman Collection: William Tecumseh Sherman - Atlanta photo

William Tecumseh Sherman - Atlanta photo
William Tecumseh Sherman (1820 - 1891), American army commander at Atlanta in 1864, during the American Civil War

Background imageSherman Collection: Roger Sherman (Chappel)

Roger Sherman (Chappel)
Roger Sherman (1721 - 1793) - American jurist and statesman

Background imageSherman Collection: Tina Birch and Allan Sherman outside the Lady Jane boutique

Tina Birch and Allan Sherman outside the Lady Jane boutique
Comedian Allan Sherman poses with Tina Birch (wearing a mini dress) outside the Lady Jane boutique in Carnaby Street, London in 1966

Background imageSherman Collection: General Shermans headquarters, Savannah, Georgia, USA

General Shermans headquarters, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Green-Meldrim House, West Macon Street, General Shermans headquarters in his March to the Sea during the American Civil War, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1906

Background imageSherman Collection: Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA

Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA
Aerial view of Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA, looking south from the roof garden of the Citizens Bank building. Date: 1911

Background imageSherman Collection: TRUMBULL, John (1756-1843). Declaration of Independence

TRUMBULL, John (1756-1843). Declaration of Independence. ca. 1817 - ca. 1819. The five-man drafting committee presenting their draft of the Declaration to the Congress (June 28th, 1776)

Background imageSherman Collection: Tank tracks compared by G. H. Davis

Tank tracks compared by G. H. Davis
Tank tracks compared: the most vulnerable feature of a tank. Showing various tanks in use during the Second World War: the Churchill and the Cromwell (British), the Sherman (American)

Background imageSherman Collection: Three famous Allied tanks by G. H. Davis

Three famous Allied tanks by G. H. Davis
Three famous Allied tanks respected by the Axis during the Second World War: the Churchill, the Sherman and the General Grant. Date: 1943

Background imageSherman Collection: William Tecum. Sherman

William Tecum. Sherman
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN American military commander in the Federal army during the Civil War with his autograph Date: 1820 - 1891

Background imageSherman Collection: Sherman Lies in State

Sherman Lies in State
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN The body of the American military commander in the Federal Army, lying in state in the family residence in New York city. Date: 1820 - 1891

Background imageSherman Collection: Wm. Tecumseh Sherman

Wm. Tecumseh Sherman
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN American military commander in the Federal Army. with his autograph Date: 1820 - 1891

Background imageSherman Collection: James Sherman

James Sherman
JAMES SHERMAN English dissenting churchman who for a time worked at Blackheath where our Library is also to be found. Date: 1796 - 1862

Background imageSherman Collection: Shepherd 1828 Engraving Plate 4 1 / 4 3 1 / 8 10. 8

Shepherd 1828 Engraving Plate 4 1 / 4 3 1 / 8 10. 8
Artokoloro

Background imageSherman Collection: Company C 9th Indiana Infantry Sherman Veterans

Company C 9th Indiana Infantry Sherman Veterans
Artokoloro

Background imageSherman Collection: Co D 21st Michigan Infantry Sherman Volunteers

Co D 21st Michigan Infantry Sherman Volunteers
Artokoloro

Background imageSherman Collection: Co E 21st Michigan Infantry Sherman Volunteers

Co E 21st Michigan Infantry Sherman Volunteers
Artokoloro

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of a woman and children from Slovakia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of a woman and children from Slovakia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1909

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of women from Slovakia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of women from Slovakia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1909

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of an Albanian soldier at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of an Albanian soldier at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1909. Portrait of a Greek man wearing the evzone uniform at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1909. Portrait of a Greek man wearing the evzone uniform at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1909

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, c1910. Portrait of Romanian pipers at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, c1910. Portrait of Romanian pipers at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1909. Portrait of a Greek woman at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1909. Portrait of a Greek woman at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1909

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, c1910. Portrait of Cossack men from Russia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, c1910. Portrait of Cossack men from Russia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, 1906. Portrait of three Cossack men from Russia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MEN, 1906. Portrait of three Cossack men from Russia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of a Romanian piper at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of a Romanian piper at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of a Romanian woman at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, c1910. Portrait of a Romanian woman at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: FAMILY, 1906. Portrait of a Roma family from Serbia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: FAMILY, 1906. Portrait of a Roma family from Serbia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: ROMA, c1910. Portrait of a Roma family at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: ROMA, c1910. Portrait of a Roma family at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: GIRLS, c1910. Portrait of Sami girls from Lapland at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: GIRLS, c1910. Portrait of Sami girls from Lapland at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of Cossack from Russia at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of Cossack from Russia at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: CHILDREN, c1910. Portrait of a young brother and sister from Marken

ELLIS ISLAND: CHILDREN, c1910. Portrait of a young brother and sister from Marken, the Netherlands, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1910. Portrait of a young woman from Norway at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1910. Portrait of a young woman from Norway at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1911. Portrait of a young Hindu man at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1911. Portrait of a young Hindu man at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of a man from Algeria at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1910. Portrait of a man from Algeria at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: PRIEST, c1910. Portrait of Reverend Joseph Vasilon, a Greek Orthodox

ELLIS ISLAND: PRIEST, c1910. Portrait of Reverend Joseph Vasilon, a Greek Orthodox priest at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1909. Portrait of Peter Meyer, a Danish man at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1909. Portrait of Peter Meyer, a Danish man at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1909

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: GIRLS, c1910. Portrait of a girl from Sweden at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: GIRLS, c1910. Portrait of a girl from Sweden at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1910. Portrait of a Sami woman from Lapland at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1910. Portrait of a Sami woman from Lapland at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1906. Portrait of a woman from Italy at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1906. Portrait of a woman from Italy at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: BOYS, c1910. Portrait of boys from Scotland at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: BOYS, c1910. Portrait of boys from Scotland at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1911. Portrait of a woman from Guadeloupe at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1911. Portrait of a woman from Guadeloupe at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: GIRL, 1906. Portrait of a girl from Alsace-Lorraine at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: GIRL, 1906. Portrait of a girl from Alsace-Lorraine at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1905. Portrait of Wilhelm Schleich, a Bavarian miner at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1905. Portrait of Wilhelm Schleich, a Bavarian miner at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1905

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1915. Portrait of a Dutch woman at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1915. Portrait of a Dutch woman at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1915

Background imageSherman Collection: ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1911. Portrait of a German stowaway at Ellis Island

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1911. Portrait of a German stowaway at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

Background imageSherman Collection: POSTER: LIBRARY, c1936. Poster promoting the Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway

POSTER: LIBRARY, c1936. Poster promoting the Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway. Lithograph by Nathan Sherman, c1936




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Sherman: A Name Etched in History From the British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War Two to the tank battle in Villers Bocage, France in 1944, Sherman tanks have left an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. These formidable machines played a crucial role during significant events such as Shermans March to the Sea and General Shermans March through Georgia. In one captivating image, we witness Sherman tanks plundering a plantation during their relentless advance towards victory. The sheer power and determination emanating from these steel giants is awe-inspiring. Similarly, another photograph captures British infantry and tanks navigating through the treacherous Reichswald forest during World War Two's final days. Beyond war-torn landscapes, it also finds its place amidst cultural milestones. London Life magazine's front cover from 1966 showcases "This Swinging City, " capturing the vibrant spirit of an era that defined an entire generation. Meanwhile, Ellis Island introduces us to faces from different corners of the world - a Ruthenian woman with her striking gaze reflecting both strength and vulnerability; a Dutch mother cherishing her daughters' embrace. The legacy of William Tecumseh Sherman himself looms large over history. As depicted by Mathew Brady's iconic photograph taken around 1864, this American army commander exudes authority and resolve. Andrew B. Carlin immortalizes Shermans March Through Georgia on canvas with vivid strokes that evoke emotions even today. Lastly, we encounter innovation on display with the American Sherman Crab tank equipped with chains spinning relentlessly on its cylinder arms – a testament to human ingenuity under fire. Whether it be battles fought or societal transformations witnessed firsthand, it has become synonymous with bravery and progress throughout time. Its name resonates across continents as it continues to inspire generations who appreciate both its historical significance and technological advancements that shaped our world forevermore.