George Henry Thomas

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Henry Thomas, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Wauhatchie opens the Cracker Line

   1863

   Role: Commander of the Army of the Cumberland and co-initiator of the Cracker Line Operation, not a tactical commander at Wauhatchie

   1. 1October 28–29, 1863 · Wauhatchie, TennesseeBattle of Wauhatchie

      Union forces defended Brown's Ferry against Confederate attacks on October 28–29, 1863, securing the supply line.

2. Battles of Chattanooga: Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge

   1863

   Role: Commander, Union Army of the Cumberland

   1. 2November 24, 1863 · Lookout Mountain, TennesseeBattle of Lookout Mountain

      Joseph Hooker assaulted Lookout Mountain on November 24, 1863, defeating Confederate forces and preparing to move east toward Bragg's left flank.

   2. 3November 25, 1863 · Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TennesseeBattle of Missionary Ridge

      Union forces routed Bragg's army on November 25, 1863, ending the siege of Chattanooga and securing Union control of Tennessee.

Sources

1. Chattanooga campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
2. Battle of Wauhatchie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
3. Battle of Missionary Ridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05