How did shermans march to the sea contribute to the outcome of the civil war?

Answer 1

Sherman's "march to the sea" impacted the war in several ways. His march was intended to distract the Army of Virginia and hopefully draw men away from Virginia. This did not happen but the Confederates did send troops to harass the Union columns. Sherman intended to bring the war to the civilians and destroy their will to fight. Many soldiers feared for their families and crops and land and some Confederates even deserted to go home. His march had the similar effect of the air force bombing raids on the cities of Germany.His army was also liberated some prison camps.Custermen

Answer 2

By destroying the harvest in the rich farmland of Georgia, and wrecking the railroads, Sherman's army devastated the Southern economy and helped to starve the Confederate troops in the field.

This shortened the war by months at almost nil casualties.

Answer 3

By laying waste to the rich farmland of Georgia, that provisioned the Confederate armies, reducing them to starvation.

And by destroying civilian morale, and demonstrating that the Confederacy was on its last legs.

Answer 4

It was a highly successful new strategy of attacking the infrastructure that supported the Confederate armies in the field, while avoiding much bloodshed.

Nobody doubts that it shortened the war by months.

Answer 5

There is no Battle of Shermans. William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general whose use of Total War devastated the South, especially on Sherman's March through Georgia. By denying the South its supplies, Lee's army could no longer sustain its battle readiness.

Answer 6

The answer to this question could take an essay to answer... but a quick answer and i m sure there will be countless others... is that General Sherman started what is known as a total war.. Grant and Sherrman hoped that if Sherman would cause enough damage in the Southern states that the Southern people would soon call for an end to the war.,.. since unlike the many in North the Southern people had not lose their will to fight...

Answer 7

Union General Sherman's March to the Sea began once Sherman captured Atlanta. This victory helped bolster Northern support for continuing the war as many Northerners believed it was time for this conflict to end. The "total war" concept of US grant and his General Sherman demoralized many people in the South. Listed below are major factors towards the answer to this question. Please note that the list is not meant to be all inclusive.

A. The capture of Atlanta severed Southern railway lines; and

B. The Union Atlanta victory and the subsequent march through Georgia to Savannah, destroyed all Southern hopes for a victory.

Answer 8

Union General Sherman's March to the Sea began once Sherman captured Atlanta. This victory helped the North to eventually win the Civil War for several reasons. Listed below are some of the factors involving this. Please note that there are several answers to this question. It should be recognized that others may add or subtract reasons. The following are important factors as answers to the question.

A. The March to the Sea began with the capture of the important Southern city of Atlanta;

B. This victory helped Lincoln to gain support for the war as many Northerners believed that some type of agreement should be made to end the war;

C. Lincoln's support within his own Party was to the point that the Republicans were considering nominating another Republican for the 1864 Presidential election;

D. The Union's success at Atlanta and the subsequent march through to Savannah bolstered Lincoln's case for continuing the war;

E. Sherman's war at all costs in his March, demoralized many Southerners; and

F. The above outline is designed to give the reader some basic information regarding the all out war conducted by Sherman. Other factors are involved and this outline is not meant to be all inclusive.