Union General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea was a step towards building a fear among the civilians. Along with his soldiers he wanted the civilians of Georgia to abandon the Confederate cause. They didn't harmed the towns but set fire on some of the houses of the people. They also looted the eatery and livestock of the people. His intension was to show the people a glimpse of what a war brings in reality. This step brought a quick end to the Civil War.
