Sherman's Military Strategies and Tactics

The video discusses General William T. Sherman's march through Georgia during the Civil War, highlighting his strategy of total war. After burning Atlanta, Sherman aimed to destroy the Confederacy's last supply base in Savannah. His troops devastated everything in their path, employing a strategy that targeted both military and civilian resources. This approach, known as total war, was later adopted in future conflicts. Sherman continued his campaign through the Carolinas, ultimately reaching North Carolina, where he awaited General Grant's final attack on Richmond. The video emphasizes the significance of Sherman's actions in weakening the Confederacy.

What was one of the first major battles where Ulysses S. Grant gained prominence?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Siege of Vicksburg

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

What was the significance of the Siege of Vicksburg in the Civil War?

• It split the Confederacy and cut off supplies from Texas

• It was a major Confederate victory

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

What was General Sherman's primary objective during his march through Georgia?

• To capture Richmond

• To destroy the last untouched supply base for the Confederacy

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union

Which city did Sherman burn during his march through Georgia?

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Richmond

• Charleston

What does the term 'total war' refer to in the context of Sherman's tactics?

• A strategy that avoids civilian casualties

• A strategy that relies on naval blockades

• A strategy that involves destroying both military and civilian resources

• A strategy focused only on military targets

How wide was the path of destruction created by Sherman's troops?

• 90 miles

• 120 miles

• 30 miles

• 60 miles

After capturing Savannah, where did Sherman march next?

• South Carolina

• Alabama

• Florida

• Virginia

What was Sherman's strategy after reaching North Carolina?

• To launch an attack on Washington D.C.

• To retreat back to Georgia

• To wait for Grant's final attack on Richmond

• To negotiate a truce with the Confederacy

What was the impact of Sherman's march on the Confederacy?

• It strengthened the Confederate supply lines

• It left the Confederacy's resources largely intact

• It devastated the Confederacy's remaining resources

• It had no significant impact on the Confederacy

What future military strategy was influenced by Sherman's concept of total war?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench warfare

• Naval warfare