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Why did William t sherman burn down bridges factories and railrodes?
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Under the command of General Grant, General Sherman's march to the sea and the capture of Atlanta was devastating to the Confederacy. Basically Sherman fought a "scorched earth" campaign. The reasoning behind this strategy was to totally demoralize the South and thus bring the War to an end more rapidly.
Many of General Grant's tactics may have seen extreme and maybe even cruel. There are plenty of examples of this. One was between Grant & Lee. After a fierce battle, Lee requested a 2 day truce so he could properly bury his dead soldiers. Grant refused and renewed his attacks.
In Grant's defense, his idea that by ending the war as soon as possible, it would in the end save more lives. Thus unlike the previous leaders of the Army of the Potomac, Grant seemed more ruthless.
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Was William T. sherman union or confederate?
General William T. Sherman was a General for the Union Army.
What has the author William Tecumseh Sherman written?
William Tecumseh Sherman has written: 'Sherman's Civil War' -- subject(s): History, United States Civil War, 1861-1865
What did William T Sherman do in Georgia?
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What was the significance of William techumseh sherman?
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What side was William Tecumseh sherman on?
William Sherman had lived in Mississippi, but had joined the Uniom Army and became the second most important general on that side.
What type of warfare did General Sherman engage in?
General Sherman was ordered to use "total warfare." He was to have his huge army find food along the way and to destroy the homes, railroads, factories and bridges that might help the enemy continue to resist.
Who burned atlanta during the civil war?
William Tecumseh Sherman. And to this day, no Southerner will ever name his child Sherman.
What Union General bacame famous for his march of destruction through Georgia?
It was William T. Sherman.
What branch was William sherman in?
William Sherman was in the US Army.
Who was William T Sherman's?
William T. Sherman was a great war general;also known as Burnin Sherman.
Who is genral sherman?
William Tecumseh Sherman.
Who was Roger sherman's brother?
William Sherman
What is William Tecumseh Sherman's birthday?
William Tecumseh Sherman was born on February 8, 1820.
When did William Sherman Jennings die?
William Sherman Jennings died on 1920-02-27.
When was William Watts Sherman House created?
William Watts Sherman House was created in 1876.
When was William Sherman Jennings born?
William Sherman Jennings was born on 1863-03-24.
Who was involved in Sherman's March to the sea?
William Tecumseh Sherman .
