Where did Sherman believe Confederate power came from How could he destroy the Confederate army without fighting a major battle?

Sherman believed that Confederate power stemmed from their ability to sustain their armies through resources and the support of the civilian population. He sought to undermine this by conducting a strategy of total war, targeting not just enemy forces but also the infrastructure and supplies that supported them. By implementing tactics like his famous "March to the Sea," he aimed to demoralize both the Confederate military and civilian morale, effectively crippling their ability to continue fighting without engaging in major battles.