George Henry Thomas: As True As Steel by Brian Steel Wills: Delving into one of the most enigmatic personalities of the Civil War, Wills artfully explores the complexities of  Thomas’s cold nature, his excessive self - reliance, and his utter disdain for politics as well as his total commitment to duty and his tenacity on the battlefield.  This is Wills at his best and major contribution to our understanding of Northern victory in the Western theatre.