The March

It has now been two years since the end of the war which pit brothers against each other. Now today, on the anniversary of its end, we will take a look at one of the worst, yet most important, events of the war. Of course I mean the actions of union general William Sherman. There is no doubt that Sherman's campaign could be noted as a use of excessive force, nonetheless, it was still an important factor in maintaining the union. While Sherman did create an advantage for the Northern troops by capturing Atlanta, he went overboard when he burned reserves of cotton in South Carolina. It may well be because of these reasons that the Southern States had so much trouble recovering after the end of the Civil War. Yet, in the end, this demonstration of power and furry may have helped lead the war to its conclusion.

In my opinion, a use of extreme measures can often be necessary to ensure the well being of a nation. Evidence of this can be found in instances like "Sherman's March." Soon after Sherman's victories the Union was able to bring the war to an end. Though this force is aften considered inhumane or wrong by many, it can often prevent the loss of many more lives than it causes.