Kentucky Derby Cavalier.
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2019
Our greatest schism provided us with many interesting stories. Two that I find very interesting are the tales of General George Thomas of Virginia, and Francis A. Shoup of Indiana. What I find so peculiar about these two is that even though they had roots in states of opposing factions, they both chose to go against their home land.
George H. Thomas was born in Newsom's Depot Virginia, Francis A. Shoup was born some where in Franklin county Inidana. One Northerner, one southerner. When it came time for lines to be drawn Thomas chose the North, Shoup chose the South.
Allegedly, Thomas Chose the North because his wife was from there. Shoup chose the South for what he described as "aristocratic inclinations and admiration for the South." Whatever you think of the both these men, there decisions go against the grain. Had history been different? How does that play out? Especially Thomas, I couldn't imagine how bad Chickamauga would've been without him, or would it even have happend at all?
These are just my passing thoughts, what do you guys think? These guys are stand outs amongst the crowd. Thoughts?
George H. Thomas.
Francis A. Schoup.
George H. Thomas was born in Newsom's Depot Virginia, Francis A. Shoup was born some where in Franklin county Inidana. One Northerner, one southerner. When it came time for lines to be drawn Thomas chose the North, Shoup chose the South.
Allegedly, Thomas Chose the North because his wife was from there. Shoup chose the South for what he described as "aristocratic inclinations and admiration for the South." Whatever you think of the both these men, there decisions go against the grain. Had history been different? How does that play out? Especially Thomas, I couldn't imagine how bad Chickamauga would've been without him, or would it even have happend at all?
These are just my passing thoughts, what do you guys think? These guys are stand outs amongst the crowd. Thoughts?
George H. Thomas.
Francis A. Schoup.