Sherman’s total war stragey

Sherman's total war strategy was a military strategy employed by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War. It involved targeting not only enemy armies, but also the economic and civilian infrastructure that supported them.

Sherman believed that by destroying the South's ability to wage war - including its transportation networks, supply lines, and crops - he could shorten the length of the conflict and bring about a quicker Union victory. This strategy was particularly evident during Sherman's March to the Sea in late 1864, when his troops cut a path of destruction through Georgia, destroying railroads, factories, and plantations.

While controversial at the time, Sherman's total war strategy is now seen as a precursor to modern warfare tactics that target not only enemy military forces, but also their sources of support. It was a key factor in helping the Union win the Civil War and reunite the country.