Sherman's march "from Atlanta to the sea" was especially notable for its
a. tactical brilliance against Confederate cavalry forces.
b. effective use of public relations to turn Southern sympathies against the Confederacy.
c. brutal use of total war tactics of destruction and pillaging against Southern civilian populations.
d. impact in inspiring Northern public opinion to turn against slavery.
e. commitment to emancipate slaves and bring them into the Union army.
Answer: C