Friday, September 25, 2015

Sherman's March to the Sea

In May 1864, General William T Sherman invaded Georgia with 100,000 Union troops. By September, Sherman had taken Atlanta. The General then marched to the Atlantic coast, destroying everything in his path. Sherman's tactics are now known as "Total War", meaning not just war against an enemy army, but enemy civilians, as well.
What is your opinion of the tactic of "total war"? Explain
Do you agree the old saying "All is fair in love and war?" Explain.