General George H. Thomas : a biography of the Union's "Rock of Chickamauga" /

General George H. Thomas : a biography of the Union's "Rock of Chickamauga" /

Though successful and heralded by historians, Thomas never achieved the fame of Grant, Lee, Jackson or Sherman. His Southern birth, fellows' ambition and less-publicized battles kept him from recognition. This biography focuses on the military career that covered such battlegrounds as Chickamau...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Broadwater, Robert P., 1958-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2009]
Subjects:
Thomas, George H. > (George Henry), > 1816-1870.
Thomas, George H. > (George Henry), > 1816-1870 > Military leadership.
United States. > Army > Biography.
Generals > United States > Biography.
Unionists (United States Civil War) > Virginia > Biography.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns.
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Summary:Though successful and heralded by historians, Thomas never achieved the fame of Grant, Lee, Jackson or Sherman. His Southern birth, fellows' ambition and less-publicized battles kept him from recognition. This biography focuses on the military career that covered such battlegrounds as Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Nashville, and political maneuvers that kept Thomas out of the spotlight.
Physical Description:vii, 264 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-257) and index.
ISBN:9780786438563 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786438568 (softcover : alk. paper)