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What was General Scott's strategy of cutting the Confederacy from east and west and north and south?

Divide and Conquer


Did Southern Missouri fight for the South civil war?

There was no actual breakaway (as there was in Virginia). But guerrilla warfare went on throughout the state until the end. A Confederate government in Missouri was briefly set up by General Braxton Bragg, but it collapsed as soon as he retreated South.


Why did general Lee forced to surrender?

He failed to crush the Yankees at Gettysburg and Antietam during his northern campaign. He lost too many men and couldn't replenish his numbers. But the north had the luxury of finding more men. The South had limited numbers to begin with. He retreated after Gettysburg


How did total war relate to the Civil War?

Total war was General Sherman's strategy. He was to use total war to destroy the resources of the south. I am also a civil war expert so you can trust my answer.


Why was General Sherman afraid of the south?

General William Tecumseh Sherman was not necessarily "afraid" of the South, but he was deeply aware of the challenges and complexities posed by Southern society during the Civil War. He understood the resilience and determination of Southern forces and the potential for guerrilla warfare, which could prolong the conflict. Sherman's strategy of total war, particularly during his famous March to the Sea, was aimed at breaking the South's will to fight by targeting not just military targets but also infrastructure and civilian resources, reflecting his recognition of the South's social and economic resilience.

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How did the Gettysburg end?

The South retreated.


What was General Scott's strategy of cutting the Confederacy from east and west and north and south?

Divide and Conquer


What was the name for the Northern strategy of cutting off the South on all sides?

The proposal of General Winfried Scott was called the Anaconda plan. His proposal was to blockade Southern ports on the Atlantic Ocean side and in the Gulf of Mexico. Tied to this would be the movement of 60,000 troops down the Mississippi River. It also called for establishing bases of operation in various parts of the South's coastline. This as a final grand strategy was never exactly adhered to, however at the time, it seemed like a reasonable strategy.


Did Southern Missouri fight for the South civil war?

There was no actual breakaway (as there was in Virginia). But guerrilla warfare went on throughout the state until the end. A Confederate government in Missouri was briefly set up by General Braxton Bragg, but it collapsed as soon as he retreated South.


Aftyer general howe's forces defeated the Americans and Brooklyn heights and white plaines Washington's strategy called for?

retreating to the south


Why did the southern strategy fail the british?

The British southern strategy ultimately failed for several reasons. For example, General Henry Clinton upset many people in the south who might have been loyal to the crown.


Where was greene was driven from the field but the british retreated to south Carolina?

General Nathanael Greene was driven from the field during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, specifically after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in March 1781. Despite suffering heavy losses, Greene's tactical withdrawal allowed him to regroup and continue his campaign against British forces. Following this, British General Cornwallis retreated to South Carolina to consolidate his forces and deal with supply issues, ultimately leading to further engagements in the southern theater.


Did the confederate army take it's cannons with it when it retreated from the battle of Gettysburg?

Yes, the South, though exhausted from the fighting retreated in good order. Mead was unable to provide a vigorous pursuit.


What happened after south lost during Gettysburg?

Lee retreated to Virginia and began planning his defense.


What was the name of the union strategy I made it to cripple the south completely?

The union strategy aimed at crippling the South was called the Anaconda Plan. Proposed by General Winfield Scott, it sought to blockade Southern ports, control the Mississippi River, and constrict the South's resources and economy, effectively "squeezing" it into submission. This comprehensive strategy aimed to cut off supply chains and isolate the Confederate states, ultimately leading to their defeat.


What was general grant's strategy for winning the war in the summer of 1864?

He planned a war of attrition-that is, to continue fighting until the south ran out of men supplies, and the will to fight


Who was the German general who was defeated by the british general?

Might you be referring to Erwin Rommel in North Africa in 1942 in the third and final battle of El Alamein, 60 miles south of Alexandria? The British General who defeated Rommel was General Montgomery.