March to the Sea

Definition

The March to the Sea refers to a military campaign led by General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War. It involved Union forces marching from Atlanta, Georgia to Savannah, Georgia, destroying infrastructure and resources along the way.

Related terms

Total War: A strategy used during warfare where all aspects of society and resources are targeted in order to weaken the enemy's ability to fight.

Sherman's Neckties: Refers to railroad tracks that were heated up and twisted around trees during Sherman's march as a method of destruction.

Savannah: The final destination of Sherman's March to the Sea, where he captured the city after his destructive campaign.