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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 cover

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. Boynton
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The author rebuts claims that General Thomas delayed at Nashville, arguing his perceived pause was purposeful concentration of infantry and the remounting of cavalry and noting that higher authorities later accepted his vindication after the enemy’s rout. The narrative documents intense preparations conducted in the enemy’s presence, describes how General Wilson quickly raised and employed a large effective mounted force, and follows the cavalry’s bold, independent operations through Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. The account blends dispatches, organizational detail, and operational description to defend strategic choices and to emphasize the scale and audacity of the cavalry movements.

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Henry V. Boynton

Henry V. Boynton was an American author and military historian known for his writings on the American Civil War. His notable works include "Chattanooga and Chickamauga," which features a collection of his letters published in 1888, providing insights into the battles and military strategies of the time. Additionally, he authored "Was General Thomas Slow at Nashville?" which examines the cavalry operations during the war, particularly focusing on General James H. Wilson's movements in the Southern states. Boynton's contributions to Civil War literature offer valuable perspectives on military tactics and historical events.

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