general william t sherman explained that his aim was to relentlessly pursue the confederate and make then fear and dread hun and the union army. which wartime strategy is represented by this idea

Answer 1

Sherman's strategy can be described as total war. This strategy involves targeting not only the enemy's military forces but also the civilian population and infrastructure in order to diminish the enemy's ability to wage war. Sherman's "March to the Sea" campaign, during which his troops destroyed homes, farms, and railroads in Georgia, exemplified this approach. By instilling fear and dread in the Confederates, Sherman hoped to break their will to continue fighting.