Reference no: EM133617014

Assignment:

How do the sources reflect the "modern" methods of fighting that became characteristic of the Civil War? The sources highlight the use of "selective warfare," which specifically targeted railroads. They also highlight the use of bayonets and pikes, which was seen as advanced fighting technology during the nineteenth century. The sources highlight the use of "total warfare," which specifically aimed to restrict civilian food supplies. The sources and images detail Confederate efforts to divert civilian foodstuffs toward the Confederate army to feed horses and troops. The sources highlight the use of "total warfare," which included targeting civilians, private property, railroads, and communication. They also highlight the use of trenches, which were necessary because of new technology like long-range arms and artillery.