Rock of Chickamauga The Life of General George H.Thomas

Book Code:  EX1282

Rock of Chickamauga The Life of General George H.Thomas

 

Mistrusted by many in Washington, D.C., George Thomas proved to be deserving of his rank. Shortly after the union defeat at Bull Run, Gen. Thomas rekindled Northern hopes with his victory at Mill Springs. The "Rock of Chickamauga" held his ground at the battle by the same name enabling a beaten union army to retreat without being shattered. His forces at Chattanooga were responsible for the charge up Missionary Ridge that broke the confederate line and won the day.

 

Wishing desparately for the opportunity to mold an army into an efficient fighting body, Gen. Thomas relinquished command as senior officer in charge of union forces (having replaced Grant after Shiloh) in order to hone the largely volunteer-infested Army of the Cumberland. His heart served him and his country well, as he became the only union general to destroy a confederate army on the field of battle (Nashville), rendering it useless for the war's duration.

 

Freeman Cleaves

Softcover 340pp