General Ulysses S. Grant's strategy to win the war involved several key elements. One element was to utilize the navy more effectively, recognizing the importance of naval power in controlling waterways and ports. Another element was to wage total war on the South, which involved targeting not only military forces but also the civilian population and infrastructure in order to wear down the enemy's ability to fight. Additionally, Grant aimed to bring the war to the territories in the West, as he believed that controlling the western territories would give the Union a strategic advantage. Lastly, Grant supported the idea of allowing freed slaves to fight for the North, recognizing the potential military strength and morale boost that they could provide.
