As previously mentioned, the Union repeatedly set communities ablaze. This benefited them by causing the rebels to constantly have to pull back and compromising their supplies. The fact that many towns were deserted or only inhabited by the women and children proved to be beneficial to their success by allowing the soldiers to seek shelter when available, as well as allowing them to receive food and fresh water when available. Finally, transportation was largely responsible for the victorious outcome of the Union. Transportation allowed the men to receive the necessary supplies in war
As previously mentioned, the Union repeatedly set communities ablaze. This benefited them by causing the rebels to constantly have to pull back and compromising their supplies. The fact that many towns were deserted or only inhabited by the women and children proved to be beneficial to their success by allowing the soldiers to seek shelter when available, as well as allowing them to receive food and fresh water when available. Finally, transportation was largely responsible for the victorious outcome of the Union. Transportation allowed the men to receive the necessary supplies in war