What president said one could trail my army by the blood from their ragged feet?

The quote "You could trail my army by the blood from their ragged feet" is attributed to President William Tecumseh Sherman. He made this remark in reference to the harsh conditions faced by his troops during the Civil War, particularly during his famous "March to the Sea." Sherman’s military strategy involved total warfare, which aimed to undermine the Confederacy’s will to fight. His approach and the hardships endured by his soldiers highlighted the brutal reality of war.