General William T. Sherman's comments to his army stating that "We are not only fighting hostile armies but a hostile people, and we must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hand of war, as well as their organized armies," reflects which Union war strategy?

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Sherman's statement reflects the "scorched earth" campaign strategy, which involved destroying resources that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through their territory. This approach aimed to weaken the enemy's morale and economic ability to continue the war.