[jimt]

I’ll stack that single fact up against any number of attempts to blacken the name of a great American soldier.

You've heard the phrase "like Grant took Richmond" ? Not exactly referring to his "great" behavior, is it.

[rockrr]

Not exactly referring to his "great" behavior, is it.

“Like Grant took Richmond” is a phrase that means a forceful, impressive, decisive victory. Sounds like great behavior to me.

[Sherman Logan]

“Like Grant took Richmond” is a phrase that means a forceful, impressive, decisive victory. Circus entertainers, musicians, and baseball players often said that they would conquer the next city (not necessarily a southern city) “like Grant took Richmond.”

Sounds like action that might be accomplished by a great soldier.

http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/like_grant_took_richmond

[Sherman Logan]

I do not think that word (well, phrase) means what you think it means.