Sherman’s March
Definition
Sherman's March refers to Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's destructive campaign through Georgia and South Carolina near the end of the American Civil War.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to get from point A to point B but instead of just passing through quietly, you decide to knock over every obstacle on your path. That's what Sherman did - he didn't just march through; he left destruction in his wake.
Related terms
Total War: A military strategy which involves using all resources available (including civilian infrastructure) to defeat an enemy.
Battle of Savannah: The final battle on Sherman's March where Union forces captured Savannah, Georgia without resistance.
March to Sea: This term specifically refers to part of Sherman’s March where his troops marched from Atlanta to Savannah causing widespread destruction.
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