A late 19th Century portrait of Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888) aka Fightin' Phil, a Union general in the American Civil War, noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East using scorched-earth tactics. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. In 1883, Sheridan was appointed general-in-chief of the Army.
A late 19th Century portrait of Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888), a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces under General Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley and was one of the first usess of scorched-earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. In 1883, Sheridan was appointed general-in-chief of the Army, and in 1888 he was promoted to the rank of General of the Army during the term of President Grover Cleveland.
Size: 3060px × 3468px
Location: United States of America
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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