You know Sherman's position was that after a certain length of time when an enemy had been whipped, it was their duty to cease making war, and if they did not do so, he considered that any means were justifiable in order to bring it to an end.
Dodge cites General Sherman's philosophy on the conduct of war, advocating for a swift end to conflict once an enemy is defeated.
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