Behind The Battles | Philip Sheridan

Philip Sheridan was one of the key figures who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War. Known for his relentless drive and signature cry of “Ride, Sheridan, ride!”, he played crucial roles in major campaigns like the Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox, where his cavalry cut off Lee’s final escape. But Sheridan’s story doesn’t end with the war. From Reconstruction to his controversial campaigns against Native American tribes, his legacy remains one of the most complex in American military history.