Sherman’s own words: “I also take it for granted that Forrest did not lead the assault in person, and consequently that he was to the rear, out of sight if not of hearing at the time, and I was told by hundreds of our men, who were at various times prisoners in Forrest’s possession, that be was usually very kind to them.”
Yeah, good ole Forrest, gives the green light beforehand to take no prisoners, then comes blazing in at the end to act like the good cop after giving his men plenty of time to do as they wanted. Like I said, he pulled this stunt more than once. It's funny Forrest is linked to so many horrendous acts (KKK, Fort Pillow) but his defenders say it really wasn't the real Forrest. He's a master at doing horrible things, then putting all the blame on his compatriots. KKK lynching blacks and Republicans, no not Forrest!, his men burning union soldiers to death, no not Forrest!