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It was deliberate wrecking of the farms and the railroads, to ruin the Southern economy and starve the Confederate armies in the field.
It was carried out in the Shenandoah Valley by Sheridan, and in Georgia and South Carolina by Sherman.
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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.
What was the term for General Sherman destruction to the south during the civil war?
total war or March to the Sea
What were the total bank deposits in the south during the Civil War?
$47 million
How did the Battle of Shiloh affect the outcome in the civil war?
Well it helped deal with the south and the slavery problem.
What is Total War and who used it?
Total War is the destruction of the country's ability to carry on a war. It includes killing civilians and destroying the enemies cities and infrastructure. The north used it against the south during the American Civil War. Every country fighting in World War II resorted to total war to some degree.
