"Mother Bickerdyke: The Woman Who Outranked Sherman" Topic
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Tango01 | 10 Feb 2021 10:16 p.m. PST |
"William T. Sherman was a fierce and bold Union general who gave no quarter when it came to facing the enemy; his vengeful march through Georgia was designed to make the Confederate Rebels pay for seceding from the Union in 1861 and setting loose the dogs of war. He was not a man given to sentiment or coddling. But Sherman knew his limits, and recognized that sometimes, it was necessary to defer to a superior officer who didn't sport stripes. When the triumphant Union Army made its victory march through Washington D.C. after the South surrendered, General Sherman was at the head of the XV Corps during the Grand Review of the Armies as it paraded before the cheering audience. Riding at his side and sharing with him the adulation of the grateful citizens was a woman who was known to the soldiers as Mother Bickerdyke…" Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Editor Katie | 10 Feb 2021 11:12 p.m. PST |
From the ARGunners website. |
Extrabio1947 | 11 Feb 2021 8:00 a.m. PST |
Great article spotlighting an lesser known figure from the ACW who made a tremendous impact in many lives. Great find, Armand. |
General Kirchner | 11 Feb 2021 10:26 a.m. PST |
love this article! I am grateful for people who alleviate suffering and don't let nonsense in get in the way. |
Tango01 | 11 Feb 2021 12:39 p.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed it my friends! (smile) Amicalement Armand
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arthur1815 | 12 Feb 2021 8:45 a.m. PST |
Perhaps one of the US Army bases could be named for her? Who could object? |
Tango01 | 12 Feb 2021 12:58 p.m. PST |
Good point!…. Amicalement Armand
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