Why did General Sherman conduct his devastating march to the sea?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Tactically, it gave him a chance to forget about his vulnerable supply-line and live off the land.

Strategically, the wrecking of farms and railroads would help to starve the Confederate troops in the field and end the war quicker than attacking the armies.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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Who led Union forces in the capture of Atlanta in the devastating march across Georgia to the sea?

General sherman.

What name was given to sherman's devastating trip through the south?

The March to the Sea

William t. sherman led a devastating march through this state?

Georgia

Why is General Sherman's march known as the March to the Sea?

Because General Sherman marched to Savannah, GA.. which is near the sea.

What is General Sherman famous for?

leading the union army on sherman's march.

Who lead march to the sea?

General Sherman

Which state did William T Sherman led a devastating march?

Georgia - and then the same in South Carolina

Why did Sherman conduct his march through the south?

because he felt like it

In may of 1864 general grant ordered general sherman to march his army out of chattanooga into-?

In may of 1864 general grant ordered general sherman to march his army out of chattanooga into Georgia.

What general led the march to the sea?

Sherman

What sea did general sherman march to?

The Atlantic

Which general orchestrated the March to the Sea?