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August 17, 1861 - George Henry Thomas, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.
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Catching Up With "Old Slow Trot"
Stubborn and deliberate, General George Henry Thomas was one of the Union's most brilliant strategists. So why was he cheated by history?