Learns a lesson. Does not impress Grant. Joseph E. Johnston replaces Bragg as commander of the Army of Tennessee. Orders the largest mass executions of own troops in U.S. history. Lincoln proposes Thomas's promotion to brig.
Grant never quits.
Thomas administers Tennessee and begins reconstruction. Stockpiles for coming Atlanta campaign. Grant and Sherman take extended leave, Thomas stays at post. 12 March 64 Lt. Gen. Grant made Gen. in Chief of the Armies of the U.S. Sherman, as a reward for his services at Chattanooga, is named to succeed Grant as commander of the Mil.