March 11, 2018 Sunday
sheltyjohil(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi
I just stumbled across your website, and being a Thomas fan, would like to thank you for having put together the website!
I'm in the process of ordering some of the books you recommend and wanted to know if you could recommend books on The Army of The Cumberland to purchase?
For the last ten years I've been reading books about the war in general, and have come to agree with you wholeheartedly on the merit of Thomas.
So now I want to focus on him and read all I can.
Once again, Thanks for the website.
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wrote on March 24, 2020
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9:17 am
wrote on March 24, 2020
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9:16 am
March 20, 2018 Tuesday
From the moment I first read of George Henry Thomas, he became my absolute favorite Civil War general. Now the more I read of him, the greater he becomes. He was not only a great general; he was a great man!
I never tire of reading about him, and unlike so many other "heroes", the more I read of him, the more I respect him. I have yet to read one fact regarding his character or career that doesn't impress me further.
Thank you for your informative website!
From the moment I first read of George Henry Thomas, he became my absolute favorite Civil War general. Now the more I read of him, the greater he becomes. He was not only a great general; he was a great man!
I never tire of reading about him, and unlike so many other "heroes", the more I read of him, the more I respect him. I have yet to read one fact regarding his character or career that doesn't impress me further.
Thank you for your informative website!
wrote on March 24, 2020
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8:47 am
April 15, 2019
whoviawil(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi, I noticed your page for "What If" ideas, and I thought I'd add a few:
1) What if Thomas died after he was wounded by a Comanche in August 1860, thereby denying both sides his services? The wound was quite serious, and could have been fatal had it become infected.
2) Thomas was offered command of the Army of the Ohio during the Kentucky campaign, but turned it down. He cited the ill effects a change in command mid-campaign could cause, and likely Thomas' moral sense and humility kept him from replacing Buell. What if he had accepted? It's difficult to see him doing any worse than Buell, and he could deal Bragg a defeat, rather than stalemate.
3) What if Thomas had been in command of Union forces during the Atlanta Campaign? He would likely have better exploited Snake Creek Gap, dealing Johnston a serious, possibility devastating blow.
In reference to the scenario of Thomas joining the CSA (presumably he doesn't marry Frances Kellogg), while I doubt his leadership would change the outcome of the conflict, it could really alter the war in Virginia.
whoviawil(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi, I noticed your page for "What If" ideas, and I thought I'd add a few:
1) What if Thomas died after he was wounded by a Comanche in August 1860, thereby denying both sides his services? The wound was quite serious, and could have been fatal had it become infected.
2) Thomas was offered command of the Army of the Ohio during the Kentucky campaign, but turned it down. He cited the ill effects a change in command mid-campaign could cause, and likely Thomas' moral sense and humility kept him from replacing Buell. What if he had accepted? It's difficult to see him doing any worse than Buell, and he could deal Bragg a defeat, rather than stalemate.
3) What if Thomas had been in command of Union forces during the Atlanta Campaign? He would likely have better exploited Snake Creek Gap, dealing Johnston a serious, possibility devastating blow.
In reference to the scenario of Thomas joining the CSA (presumably he doesn't marry Frances Kellogg), while I doubt his leadership would change the outcome of the conflict, it could really alter the war in Virginia.
wrote on March 24, 2020
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8:24 am
My favorite CW general besides General George G. Meade.
Guillermo L. Bosch
Licensed Battlefield Guide #149
Gettysburg National Military Park
Guillermo L. Bosch
Licensed Battlefield Guide #149
Gettysburg National Military Park
wrote on March 24, 2020
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8:00 am
bosch2(at)comcast(dot)net
My favorite CW general besides General George G. Meade.
Guillermo L. Bosch
Licensed Battlefield Guide #149
Gettysburg National Military Park
My favorite CW general besides General George G. Meade.
Guillermo L. Bosch
Licensed Battlefield Guide #149
Gettysburg National Military Park
