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The term for destroying all land and buildings in the course of advancing or retreating troops so as to leave nothing salvageable to the enemy is the?
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Scorched earth policy
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What is scorched earth policy?
Destroying everything that the enemy could use - food supplies, crops, buildings, factories, bridges, etc
Where did Sherman watch the burning of Atlanta?
Yes. He was meant to be destroying only buildings of military importance, but it went a lot further than that, and thousands were made homeless. That is why so few fine old buildings are still standing in Atlanta.
What did shermans army do to the city of atlanta?
Told the residents to leave - briefly helping them carry away their belongings - before burning any buildings of military potential, but in the end destroying the city.
What is Scorched Earth tactics in World War 1?
Tactic implemented by Russians, borrowed by the Germans. Retreating armies would burn buildings, ravage crops, cut down trees, and force inhabitants to flee. Goal was to leave nothing behind that opposing forces could use.
How many important buildings were bombed?
Many thousands. The majority of major buildings in German cities were destroyed.
What job who is responsible for destroying buildings?
Demolition coompanies.
Why are the buildings of Jerusalem creating a problem among the religions that exist there?
The buildings are destroying the sacred religious areas of Jerusalem.
Where are columns commonly found?
Round the outsides of important public buildings. Spreadsheets. Advancing armies.
What was the damage caused of Mount Etna?
It caused a lot of damage like destroying buildings
Why is lightning bad?
Because it can often be very destructive, destroying buildings, starting fires, etc.
How do you get money in just cause 2?
Money is attained by destroying Government Property such as buildings and creating CHAOS
Why do tornadoes change the earth?
They don't change the earth. They change the area by destroying buildings, vegetation, ect.
What is a catapults trajectory?
A catapult's trajectory is the path that your projectile takes as it flies through the air.
What are the causes of environmental damaged by human?
Ummm destroying trees. hunting. building houses, resorts, buildings, stores, etc.
How earthquakes effects?
it effects peoples lives by killing humans and destroying buildings,homes and memories. leaving them in gory poverty.
What is scorched earth policy?
Destroying everything that the enemy could use - food supplies, crops, buildings, factories, bridges, etc
What was a bazooka use for in world war 2?
Anti armor purposes, destroying fortifications, or used to eliminate hostiles inside of buildings
