"Was General Thomas Slow at Nashville?" by Henry V. Boynton is a defense of General George H. Thomas's actions during the Battle of Nashville in the Civil War. The book tackles accusations that Thomas was too slow, explaining the difficulties he faced in preparing for the battle and the reasons behind his choices. Boynton walks the reader through Thomas's careful planning and organization needed to face Confederate General Hood. The story builds to the Union victory, showing how Thomas's strategy led to a major defeat for the Confederate army. The book emphasizes that the cavalry movements led by General James H. Wilson were a major factor, calling them a historic achievement. Overall, it makes a case for Thomas as a brilliant and effective leader who succeeded under pressure.
Was General Thomas Slow at Nashville? With a Description of the Greatest Cavalry Movement of the War and General James H. Wilson's Cavalry Operations in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia
By Henry V. (Henry Van) Boynton
In the face of criticism, a general's cautious strategy is revealed to be the key to a resounding Union victory, complete with a cavalry charge that changed the course of the war.
Summary
About the AuthorHenry Van Ness Boynton was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. Returning to duty in 1898 during the Spanish–American War, Boynton was promoted to brigadier general.
Henry Van Ness Boynton was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. Returning to duty in 1898 during the Spanish–American War, Boynton was promoted to brigadier general.
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