billy sherman was a war criminal because he FAILED to stop the depredations of troops under his command.
the ARMY OFFICER's GUIDE states: "An officer in command is RESPONSIBLE for everything done or not done by his command".
that's why.
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That would make Robert Lee a war criminal too, wouldn't it? Along with Nathan Forrest, your buddy Quantrill, and a whole host of others.
William T. Sherman is one of the finest generals in American history.
Too bad he didn't put the torch to more traitor strongholds.