As a result of general sheridan’s use of the total war strategy during the shenandoah valley campaign, the south

The answer was the south could not provide supplies for the army. sherldan appalled a " scorched earth" campaign in the valley. he had burned and destroyed anything that can be use of by the rebels. though general Jubal early launched a surprise attack that caught the union off guard, sherldan rallied the men and turned the tables defeating early and the Shenandoah valley was close to the south.    

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