[PAR] [TLE] William Tecumseh Sherman [SEP] William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author.  He served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861–65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched earth" policies he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. [PAR] [TLE] Meridian Campaign [SEP] The Meridian Campaign took place from February 3–28, 1864, from Vicksburg, Mississippi to Meridian, Mississippi, by the Union Army of the Tennessee, led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman.  Sherman captured Meridian, Mississippi, inflicting heavy damage to it.  The campaign is viewed by historians as a prelude to Sherman's March to the Sea (Savannah Campaign) in that a large swath of damage and destruction was inflicted on Central Mississippi as Sherman marched across the state and back.
[PAR] [TLE] William Tecumseh Sherman [ SEP ] William Tecumseh Sherman ( February 8 , 1820 – February 14 , 1891 ) was an American soldier , businessman , educator , and author . He served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War ( 1861–65 ) , for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the " scorched earth " policies he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States . [PAR] [TLE] Meridian Campaign [ SEP ] The Meridian Campaign took place from February 3–28 , 1864 , from Vicksburg , Mississippi to Meridian , Mississippi , by the Union Army of the Tennessee , led by Maj . Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman . Sherman captured Meridian , Mississippi , inflicting heavy damage to it . The campaign is viewed by historians as a prelude to Sherman 's March to the Sea ( Savannah Campaign ) in that a large swath of damage and destruction was inflicted on Central Mississippi as Sherman marched across the state and back .
The leader of the Union Army of the Tennessee in The Meridian Campaign died on what date?
The leader of the Union Army of the Tennessee in The Meridian Campaign died on what date ?
February 14, 1891
February 14, 1891