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100	1		_aBoynton, Henry V. _q(Henry Van), _d1835-1905
245	1	0	_aWas General Thomas Slow at Nashville? : _bWith a Description of the Greatest Cavalry Movement of the War and General James H. Wilson's Cavalry Operations in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-03-26
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Was General Thomas Slow at Nashville?" by Henry V. Boynton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the criticism directed at General George H. Thomas regarding his perceived delays during the Battle of Nashville in the American Civil War. It centers on analyzing the circumstances surrounding Thomas's decisions, the logistical challenges he faced, and the pivotal role of cavalry operations led by General James H. Wilson. In the book, Boynton methodically defends General Thomas against the claims of indecisiveness, arguing that his cautious approach was crucial for the success of the campaign. He details the preparations Thomas undertook to effectively confront Confederate General Hood's forces, emphasizing the importance of remounting the cavalry and organizing the troops before engaging in battle. The narrative illustrates the culmination of Thomas's efforts, leading to a decisive victory over Hood's army, which experienced substantial losses. Boynton further highlights the impressive cavalry maneuvers executed under Wilson's command, asserting that this cavalry campaign stands as a remarkable achievement in military history. The book ultimately champions Thomas's leadership and strategic acumen in overcoming adversity during a critical moment in the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
653			_aThomas, George H. (George Henry), 1816-1870
653			_aNashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn., 1864
653			_aWilson's Cavalry Raid, 1865
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31783
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