General William T. Sherman explained that his aim was to relentlessly pursue the Confederates and make them fear and dread him and the Union Army.

Question

Which wartime strategy is represented by this idea?

(1 point)
Responses

naval blockade

martial law

total war

defensive war

Answer 1

The correct answer is total war. Total war is a strategy that aims to completely destroy the enemy's ability to wage war by targeting not only military forces but also civilian resources and infrastructure. In this case, General Sherman's aim to relentlessly pursue the Confederates and make them fear and dread him and the Union Army demonstrates his implementation of a total war strategy.