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sherman

/ˈʃɜː.mən/

Übersetzung: Eigenname, der sich auf einen Nachnamen oder Ortsnamen bezieht, am bekanntesten im Zusammenhang mit dem Unionsgeneral William T. Sherman im Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg, der den zerstörerischen Marsch zum Meer anführte, sowie mit einem Unterzeichner der Unabhängigkeitserklärung und einem Gipfel in den Rocky Mountains.

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C1formalcommon/ˈʃɜː.mən/

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a surname or a place name, most notably associated with a prominent Union general during the American Civil War who led a destructive march to the sea, as well as a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a peak in the Rocky Mountains.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname, der sich auf einen Nachnamen oder Ortsnamen bezieht, am bekanntesten im Zusammenhang mit dem Unionsgeneral William T. Sherman im Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg, der den zerstörerischen Marsch zum Meer anführte, sowie mit einem Unterzeichner der Unabhängigkeitserklärung und einem Gipfel in den Rocky Mountains.
  1. Union General B2 formal american

    William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his capture of Atlanta and his destructive March to the Sea.

    • Sherman's March to the Sea was a pivotal campaign in the Civil War.
    • General Sherman led Union troops through Georgia.
    • The city of Atlanta was burned by Sherman's forces.

    🇩🇪Union-General

  2. Founding Father B2 formal american

    Roger Sherman, an American politician and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.

    • Roger Sherman was a key delegate at the Constitutional Convention.
    • Sherman helped draft the Great Compromise.
    • He was one of the few men to sign all three founding documents.

    🇩🇪Sherman

  3. Mountain Peak B2 formal american

    A mountain peak in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado, with an elevation of 14,036 feet.

    • Mount Sherman is a popular destination for hikers.
    • The peak offers stunning views of the surrounding Rockies.
    • Climbing Sherman requires some technical skill.

    🇩🇪Berggipfel

  4. Town in Texas B1 formal american

    A town in northeastern Texas, located near the Oklahoma border.

    • Sherman, Texas, is part of the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area.
    • The town has a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
    • Many residents commute from Sherman to nearby cities for work.

    🇩🇪Sherman