Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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George H. Thomas was known as the "Rock of Chickamauga," but behind that stoic reputation were countless remarkable stories that reveal his humor, leadership, and unwavering determination. From calmly eating blackberries under enemy fire to coining the phrase "This army can't retreat," these true stories offer a fascinating look at one of the Civil War's greatest—and most overlooked—Union generals.

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