Sherman’s tactics, as harsh as they were, served a military purpose. Forrest’s purposes were terroristic, pure and simple, a sadistic and savage pleasure in murder.
Some would interpret NBF tactics as having the will to achieve Victory in battle.
Sherman was not terroristic? His troops were not sadistic and were under tight control at all times?
I know about the guerilla war. I’m from MO and one of Quantrill’s raiders was captured at an indian camp on my property, according to local lore.
It was an ugly war. The union was preserved. Don’t try to take our heroes from us, and we won’t take yours.