Sherman's March to the Sea: General William Tecumseh Sherman led a Union army that marched through Georgia and South Carolina in 1864, destroying infrastructure and resources along the way. This campaign aimed to break the South's economy and demoralize its population.
Grant's Overland Campaign: General Ulysses S. Grant led a Union army that fought a series of costly battles against Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in 1864. These battles, including the Battle of the Wilderness and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, but ultimately weakened the South's military strength.
Blockade: The Union Navy established a blockade of Southern ports, preventing the Confederacy from importing supplies and exporting cotton. This disrupted the South's economy and made it difficult to feed and supply its armies.
Psychological warfare: The Union engaged in a campaign of psychological warfare to undermine the morale of Southern troops and civilians. This included distributing propaganda, organizing rallies and demonstrations, and publishing articles and cartoons that ridiculed the Confederacy and its leaders.