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

"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. Biography focuses on the military career that covered such battlegrounds as Chickamauga, Miss...

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Main Author: Broadwater, Robert P., 1958-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009], ©2009.
Subjects:
Thomas, George H. > (George Henry), > 1816-1870.
Thomas, George H. > (George Henry), > 1816-1870 > Military leadership.
Generals > United States > Biography.
United States. > Army > Biography.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns.
Unionists (United States Civil War) > Virginia > Biography.
Genre:
Biography.
Physical Description:vii, 264 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Format: Book
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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. 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"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:E467.1.T4 B76 2009
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-257) and index.
ISBN:9780786438563 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786438568 (softcover : alk. paper)