Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time - William T. Sherman or George S. Patton
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Why This Battle Matters
Who left a deeper mark on military history: the relentless thrust of George S. Patton or William T. Sherman's scorched earth tactics? As we consider this clash of philosophies in the GoatWars U.S. Generals league, the stakes couldn't be higher. Patton, with his audacious armored advances, stands in sharp contrast to Sherman, whose ruthless march to the sea redefined wartime strategy. What's at play here is not just a spot on the leaderboard; it's about which strategy fans deem most effective in the crucible of war. Does sheer aggression trump calculated devastation? Your choice echoes through history.
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer George S. Patton over William T. Sherman when it comes to the greatest U.S. Generals of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick George S. Patton 68.2% of the time over William T. Sherman.
Across all battles:
George S. Patton win rate: 59.9%
William T. Sherman win rate: 32.4%
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Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?
George Washington tops the chart as the #1 contender in the Greatest U.S. Generals of All Time league. Check him out on the GOAT List.
What's the big deal about this Patton vs. Sherman matchup?
This battle between Patton and Sherman isn't just a clash of tactics; it's a showdown between two distinct eras of American military history. Fans of American history are deeply divided, debating over Patton's innovative armored warfare versus Sherman’s harsh, yet effective, 'March to the Sea'.
Why is George S. Patton leading the vote against William T. Sherman?
Fans seem to resonate more with Patton's dynamic leadership and bold strategies. His outspoken nature and success in World War II seem to give him the edge in the Greatest U.S. Generals league, drawing in more votes.