P H Sheridan (Nast)
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P H Sheridan (Nast)
Philip Henry Sheridan (1831 - 1888) - American military, circa 1864 Date: circa 1864
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This photograph captures the intense gaze and unyielding determination of General Philip Henry Sheridan during the American Civil War, circa 1864. Known for his strategic brilliance and unrelenting pursuit of Confederate forces, Sheridan rose through the ranks to become a key Union commander under General Ulysses S. Grant. Born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1831, Sheridan immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. He joined the United States Army in 1853 and saw his first combat during the Apache Wars in New Mexico. However, it was during the Civil War that Sheridan truly made his mark. In 1864, Sheridan was given command of the Union Cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley, where he waged a relentless campaign against Confederate forces under General J.E.B. Stuart. Sheridan's tactics, which included scorched earth tactics and the destruction of civilian supplies and infrastructure, were controversial but effective. He is perhaps best known for his victory at the Battle of Cedar Creek, where he led a surprise attack on Confederate forces who had grown complacent after several Union defeats. Despite the controversy surrounding his tactics, Sheridan's contributions to the Union war effort were significant. He played a key role in the eventual defeat of the Confederacy and was instrumental in the reconstruction of the South. After the war, Sheridan went on to serve as Commanding General of the United States Army from 1883 to 1888. This photograph, taken circa 1864, captures the intensity and focus of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of American history. Sheridan's legacy as a military leader and strategist continues to be studied and celebrated to this day.
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