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Which military leader became known for using tactics of total war in the South during the Civil War?


A.

Winfield Scott


B.

William T. Sherman


C.

George B. McClellan


D.

Lewis Armistead

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William T. Sherman became known for using tactics of total war in the south during the Civil War. 

Answer:

B. William T. Sherman

Explanation:

The Union planned to invade Georgia and this task of Invasion was given to General William T. Sherman, His forces destroyed and burned Atlanta using the Total war Tactic and ordered citizens to leave. The main and only purpose of the total war tactic is to demoralize the enemy.

The deliberate strategy to bring the horror of the war in the minds and heart of the people of the south is known as the strategy of total war.

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