"I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers"
- William Tecumseh Sherman
About this Quote
This quote by William Tecumseh Sherman talks to the idea of military popularity and how it is typically misconstrued. He suggests that military fame is not about glory or recognition, however rather about sacrifice and death. He indicates that the only method to accomplish military fame is to be eliminated in battle and have your name misspelled in the papers. This quote talks to the idea that military popularity is not something to be sought after, but rather something to be appreciated and honored. It also speaks to the idea that even in death, a soldier's name can be forgotten or misremembered. This quote works as a reminder of the supreme sacrifice that soldiers make in service of their country and the significance of remembering their names and honoring their memory.
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