What was the main outcome of Sherman’s March to the Sea? (It helped the Union seize Southern territory; it prevented the second highest losses of lives in the Civil War)

Answer 1

The main outcome of Sherman's March to the Sea was that it significantly weakened the Confederate war effort by destroying key resources and infrastructure, which helped the Union seize control of Southern territory. This campaign, which spanned from Atlanta to Savannah, employed a strategy of total war, aiming to demoralize the Southern populace and disrupt their ability to sustain the war. While it did lead to significant destruction and suffering, particularly for civilian populations, its primary objective was to hasten the end of the Civil War by undermining the Confederacy's capacity to fight. It is also worth noting that this campaign contributed to the eventual Union victory, but it did not prevent high casualties throughout the war.