How should George Thomas be remembered ?

[gem]

How should George Thomas be remembered ?

 

[NedBaldwin]

A man of patriotism, principle and character who was one of the top US generals.

 

[nitrofd]

He exalted himself in Mexico under Braxton Bragg.

 

[NedBaldwin]

If there was any sense in this country, it would be his statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond.

 

[nitrofd]

If there was any sense in this country, it would be his statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond.

Well he was a Virginian.

 

[NedBaldwin]

Well he was a Virginian.

Exactly.

 

[gem]

If there was any sense in this country, it would be his statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond.

Why isn't he on Monument ave. ?

 

[nitrofd]

Exactly.

That might just get those Virginia flaggers a bit upset.

 

[leftyhunter]

How should George Thomas be remembered ?

I iwn two biographies of Thomas and " George Thomas Virginian for the Union" by Christopher Einholf University of Oklahoma Press is by far the best. It shows in vivid detail how Thomas was heartbroken over not having sufficient forces to protect Unionists and blacks during Reconstruction.
Thomas was an antebellum slave owner but the war really changed his perspective regarding civil rights. It's very well written biography.
" Master of War " the life of George H. Thomas Benson Bobrick Simon and Schuster is more of an over worship book.
Leftyhunter

 

[nitrofd]

Why isn't he on Monument ave. ?

Really.

 

[NedBaldwin]

Why isn't he on Monument ave. ?

Staying true to the US wasnt PC enough for Virignians....

 

[gem]

I iwn two biographies of Thomas and " George Thomas Virginian for the Union" by Einholf is by far the best. It shows in vivid detail how Thomas was heartbroken over not having sufficient forces to protect Unionists and blacks during Reconstruction.
Thomas was an antebellum slave owner but the war really changed his perspective regarding civil rights. It's very well written biography.
" Master of War " is more of an over worship book.
Leftyhunter

If I'm not mistaken he's the only general never to have lost a major battle ?

 

[NedBaldwin]

If I'm not mistaken he's the only general never to have lost a major battle ?

Definitial challenge -- what constitutes a major battle?

Curtis won at Pea Ridge and Westport; I am not aware of him losing a battle.

 

[JerseyBart]

A loyal man who loved, chose, defended and served his country over his state.

SALUTE!!!

 

[Jimklag]

How should George Thomas be remembered ?

An American rock.

 

[leftyhunter]

If I'm not mistaken he's the only general never to have lost a major battle ?

Years ago we had some prior threads on Thomas and that issue caused some controversy. I forgot the details. @cash and @john _Stelle would know more about that issue.
Einholf argues that Sherman should of heeded Thomas's advice in the battles to take Atlanta.
Thomas win loss record was about has good as it got in the Civil War.
Leftyhunter

 

[cash]

Why isn't he on Monument ave. ?

He fought against slavery and ****.

 

[gem]

chickamauga.

 

[O' Be Joyful]

That might just get those Virginia flaggers a bit upset.

Don't see why. I mean, its all about Heritage, right? Oh, wait...

 

[Jimklag]

Don't see why. I mean, its all about Heritage, right? Oh, wait...

Lol