Total War Strategy in the Civil War

In the context of the American Civil War, the term 'Total War' describes a military strategy that aimed to obliterate the enemy's will to fight by targeting not just the enemy's soldiers, but also its economic infrastructure and civilian resources. This strategy was notably employed by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during his infamous March to the Sea in 1864. Sherman's tactics raised significant moral and ethical questions about the conduct of war and had profound implications for both Northern and Southern society.

In light of Sherman's implementation of Total War, which of the following statements is true regarding the broader context of military strategy during the American Civil War?