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Book SynopsisRichard B. Harwell Award. Although often counted among the Union's top five generals, George Henry Thomas has still not received his due. Brian Wills now provides a new and more complete look at the life of a man known to history as ""The Rock of Chickamauga"".
Trade ReviewAt long last, here is the definitive biography of George Henry Thomas. . . . An exciting, stirring, splendid achievement." - Emory M. Thomas, author of
Robert E. Lee"A superbly crafted 'inside' story of an outstanding American and a true hero in overcoming his life's many political adversities." - Wiley Sword, author of
The Confederacy’s Last Hurrah"This is Wills at his best. . . . A major contribution to our understanding of Northern victory in the western theater." - Larry J. Daniel, author of
The Days of Glory"Will stand as the basic source on the 'Rock of Chickamauga' for years to come." - James I. Robertson, Jr., author of
Stonewall JacksonTable of Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Embattled Virginian
- 1. Young George (1816-1840)
- 2. First Duties (1840-1845)
- 3. "Under Fire"'' in Mexico and Virginia (1845-1848)
- 4. New Frontiers (1848-1854)
- 5. The West Beckons (1854-1860)
- 6. Duty Calls (1860-1861)
- 7. Keeping the Blue in the Bluegrass (August 1861 - January 1862)
- 8. A Difficult Interlude (February 1862 - January 1863)
- 9. "The Rock of Chickamauga" (February - October 1863)
- 10. Redemption at Missionary Ridge (October 1863 - January 1864)
- 12. Biding Time in Tennessee (September - December 1864)
- 14. A Different Kind of War (January - May 1865)
- 15. An Exasperating Peace (May 1865 - December 1866)
- 16. Final Stages (1867 - 1868)
- 17. Thomas's Last Battles (1869-1870)
- Epilogue: What History Has Done
- Appendix A. Military Milestones and Principal Responsibilities
- Appendix B. J. Thomas's Postwar Divisions and Departments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
