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Education in Violence: The Life of George H. Thomas and the History of the Army of the Cumberland

by Francis F. McKinney

Other authors: John S. Peterson (Introduction)

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This is by far the best biography of General George H. Thomas. Very well documented with some new information. The author goes into detail with both the battle details and some education speculation on some of contraversial issues. I recommend this as the first book to be read on Thomas. (

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973.74History and Geography › North America › United States › Administration of Abraham Lincoln, 1861-1865 Civil War › General military history

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E467.T4History of the United States › United States › Civil War period, 1861-1865 › The Civil War, 1861-1865

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