General William T. Sherman explained that his aim was to relentlessly pursue the Confederates and make them fear and dread him and the Union Army.

Question

Which wartime strategy is represented by this idea?

naval blockade
martial law
total war
defensive war

Answer 1

Total war.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The idea of relentlessly pursuing the Confederates, making them fear and dread the Union Army, is a characteristic of total war strategy. Total war involves the use of all available resources and forces, including civilian and economic resources, to achieve the objective of defeating the enemy. It is characterized by the elimination of the enemy's ability to fight and resistance, including their will to continue the fight.