georgy-konstantinovich-zhukov:Guerrilla Fighters of the American Civil War - 10In response to the bu
georgy-konstantinovich-zhukov:Guerrilla Fighters of the American Civil War - 10In response to the bushwhackers hampering of Union logistics, measures such as this were enacted, calling for the execution of a captive in retaliation for cut telegraphs and destruction of successionist properties. It was little deterrent, as raids continued unabated through the end of the war, and even for a time after the official end of hostilities. -- source link