Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman

I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.

I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savanna

Summary

This quote, attributed to Major General William T. Sherman during the American Civil War, signifies his conquest of the city of Savannah and his intention to offer it as a gift for Christmas. It reflects Sherman's military strategy known as "total war", aimed at weakening the Confederate army and its supporters. This gift, seen as a symbolic gesture, represents the Union's control over a key Confederate city and exemplifies the disruptive and devastating nature of warfare during that time.

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By William Tecumseh Sherman

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