615 entries.
PRIVATE
from
MN USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
9:26 am
Sunday April 12, 2009 05:55:17 GMT
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I just finished watching Benson Bobrick taking about his book on Geo. Thomas which sparked a new interest in the General. My Great Grandfather served under the General in the 36th Illinois Infantry. I did a google search and found your site. I very much enjoyed and appreciate the info you have shared. Thanks much.
admin
from
CA USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
9:19 am
Thursday April 16, 2009 02:08:43 GMT
mjswan@hotmail.com
Just got finished listening to a CD entitled "In the Face of the Enemy", (while commuting to work) which provided perspectives of the Civil War. Various authors contributed. A significant portion of the last CD was dedicated to specific personalities, and the one I found the intriguing was George Thomas in part because I had never heard of him, and also because of the obviously important role he played in the Union victory. We clearly owe much to his skill, bravery, and his persona.
Gmoore
from
IL USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
8:35 am
Thursday April 23, 2009 01:23:39 GMT
gmoore45@roadrunner.com
Have recently "discovered" Gen. Thomas. A remarkable man. The recent biography Master of War by Benson Bobrick is definitive.
PRIVATE
from
MD USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
8:11 am
Saturday May 02, 2009 11:50:31 GMT
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Thank you for all of the research and compilation that you have done in creating this site. I had just finished Benson Bobrick's new book on Thomas and laid it down feeling that I needed to learn more about General Thomas and you have provided many excellent links and reviews of books that I had to write to say thanks.
Pinpon paco
from
Belgium
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:58 am
Tuesday May 05, 2009 09:02:01 GMT
pinponpaco@hotmail.com
EN 1965 JAI EFFECUE EASTERN EXPRESS EXECICE NATO EN TURQUIE AVEC LE 3PARA BELGIUM ET RENCONTRE DES SOLDATS DU 19 CAVALERIE QUI HERITAIENT DES TRADITIONS DE LA BATAILLE DE CHICAMAUGA ET CE JOUR GRACE AU NET JE CHERCHE A SAVOIR PLUS SUR LE CHEF MERCI VOTRE SITE EST TRES BIEN FAIT MR VANDEVELDE FRANCIS BELGIUM
In 1965 during JAI EFFECUE EASTERN EXPRESS TRAINING EXERCISE NATO in Turkey with 3rd Paratroops Belguim, met soldiers of the 19th Cavalry who inherited the traditions of the Battle of Chickamauga. Thanks to the net, I seek to thank you and know more about the Chief General. The site is very well done.
Mr. Francis Vandevelde, Belgium
Andrew
from
OH USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:55 am
Friday May 08, 2009 10:52:15 GMT
andrewccallen@yahoo.com
I am familiar with General George H. Thomas. My ancestor was Henry M. Cist who wrote The Army of the Cumberland.
Eroth
from
WI usa
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:53 am
Tuesday May 19, 2009 18:56:46 GMT
eroth.wipetro@tds.net
Best General in the Union. Just think if he had stayed with VA and Jackson would have lived.
Mary
from
CA USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:51 am
Sunday May 24, 2009 19:00:25 GMT
mary.dave@sbcglobal.net
As a member of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic,George H.Thomas Circle 32, I was delighted to find this website for some history of him. Thanks
Mary Huson
Roband
from
CA United States
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:49 am
Monday May 25, 2009 03:48:07 GMT
robandtinamarie@yahoo.com
I'm currently reading the latest book on General Thomas. So far the author is pro Thomas at the expense of nearly all the other generals of this period. I do not think this approach does service to any of these individuals. Rob
Davidh
from
FL USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:48 am
Monday June 08, 2009 11:40:58 GMT
Davidh@keiseruniversity.edu
There really isn't a large body of writing re: George Thomas. I read "Master of War" and found it to be well done. Thomas was clearly the victim of a diverse, political and self promoting general officer core (more so than George Meade, for instance). We all have our heroes; however, I felt the author did a fair job of reviewing the career of a much maligned commander without appearing highly subjective or defensive.
For years I have felt that if the raw data was assembled and plotted showing (per battle) (1) number of troops commanded (2) number of enemy troops engaged (3) casualties (4) handicaps/obstacles to overcome unique each battle (5) objectives gained/achieved, Thomas’ war record was unmatched during the American Civil War.
Tcablish
from
MT USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:46 am
Thursday June 18, 2009 02:23:02 GMT
tcablish@midrivers.com
Hello cado, Props for having a great site. I was looking for info about "The Rock of Chickamauga", specifically, the General's other nick-name. Now I have it, and even more interesting, a fine site to explore. I imagine "Pap" was bestowed upon him by his men as an affectionate form for a man of obviously great courage. Thanks to your site, I can further admire him for his strength of character. Even though I am a Southerner by political inclination, we both know there were courageous and honorable men on both sides, General Thomas being but one. Thanks, Timothy Cablish.
Tourmaline
from
NJ USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:24 am
Monday June 29, 2009 17:20:18 GMT
tourmaline27@aol.com
Dave ~
You may be right, about having to move the date forward.
Thanks for having the information on the....latest....GHT book.
I love the fact that more people will get to know who George was, and how he lived his life.
Can a George Henry Thomas t-shirt be far behind?
And I enjoyed the photo of George's horse standing on top of your nephew!
Take care ~
Dmitch
from
TX USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:23 am
Wednesday July 08, 2009 15:12:06 GMT
dmitchclayton@windstream.net
I recently visited Courtland, VA and saw a plaque with General Thomas' name inscribed. I knew that he was a southern-born Union officer from Virginia, but it was good to see that the plaque commemorated his birthplace.
Edgefam
from
OH USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:21 am
Sunday July 26, 2009 00:06:26 GMT
edgefam@live.com
Just learned of Gen. Thomas from a Smithsonian article. Working on learning more about him.
Antifarb
from
MD
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:08 am
Monday July 27, 2009 16:40:35 GMT
antifarb@hotmail.com
In all the hero worship let's not forget that Thomas was part of a decision or possibly mistake of leaving Horseshoe Ridge while three Regiments were still engaged. If he was unaware of their presence, that spells negligence, if he was aware and left them to continue the fight while he got the rest of the army away, that spells cowardice. These regiments never received orders to quit the field and were surrounded and captured hours after Thomas had made his way to Chattanooga. A little piece of his legacy that seems to often be forgotten.
Christopher Wilson
admin
from
AZ USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
7:05 am
Tuesday July 28, 2009 23:28:52 GMT
rprehm@cox.net
Four times in my life I visited Chickamauga battlefield. I have studied the Civil War as far back as I can remember. In my opinion General Thomas may well have been the best commander in the entire war.
Friday August 14, 2009 09:59:14 GMT
civilwarsgt@peoplepc.com
I am a re-enactor researching info, with possibility of portraying him.
slogaraj
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
6:53 am
Saturday August 15, 2009 16:53:02 GMT
slogaraj@comcast.net
I was watching book TV and for the first time learned about General George Thomas and started reading about him. I was overwhelmed with amazement. Great General and great human being.
Boblmusser
from
NC USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
6:51 am
Sunday August 16, 2009 04:01:33 GMT
Boblmusser@yahoo.com
The failure of Lincoln to appoint Thomas as Lt. Gen. over Grant caused thousands of men's lives due to Grant's continued assaults upon fortified positions is comparable to Eisenhower's failure to listen to Patton over Bradley in how to retake the lost land after the battle of the bulge.
sully
from
PA USA
wrote on March 27, 2020
at
6:49 am
Sunday August 16, 2009 20:09:34 GMT
sully918@gmail.com
I thought I knew a lot about the Civil War until the book show on C-SPAN last night 8-15-09 about a book on Gen. Thomas I must get this book. Is it out yet?
