When I was growing up, some folks — especially older folks — talked about the invasion of the region by “Old Sherman,” meaning Union Gen. William T. Sherman, as his army carved a 40-mile wide path of destruction from Atlanta to Savannah.
Winged invaders
Now and Then
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