They restored Northern morale in time for the 1864 election.
Lincoln was re-elected, tore up rail lines, destroyed crops, and burned/looted crops
The victories boosted Lincoln's popularity, helping him win reelection.
The victories boosted Lincoln's popularity, helping him win reelection.
willam t. sherman
thankful for union victories at Vicksburg & Gettysburg.
Liberation of the blockade-runners' favourite port of Savannah. Wrecking of farms and railroads, which helped to bring Confederate troops in the field to the level of starvation that triggered the surrender.
They restored Northern morale, and willingness to fight on.
chicago
Shermans, they are eveywhere, Shermans, they will give you a scare, Shermans, look into the mirror and stare stare stare. <3
March to Sea
He pursued Lee's army in Virginia while pushing through the deep south to Atlanta and the Atlantic coast...It also helped Lincoln to get re-elected.
There are two reasons why primary victories are important to candidates. They indicate the strength of the candidate and provide information on the type of voters who are voting for the candidate.