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What was the name of the military strategy that Sherman is recognized for?
Scorched-earth policy
Blitzkrieg
Shock and awe
Total war
Answer
Sherman is recognized for his command of military strategy, particularly the scorched-earth policy. This policy involved the destruction of civilian and military resources to undermine the Confederate States' ability and willingness to continue fighting during the American Civil War.
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