Welcome to the Anthony Thomas Collection of History: A collection of historical information.

My name is Anthony E. Thomas, a retired U.S. Army Officer with a deep appreciation for the field of study known as History. My interest in history sparked at the age of nine when I conducted an elementary school book report on Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), the British Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955. I found his life very fascinating and I was hooked on learning more about other notable people who influenced cultures, geography, nations, and politics. My academic research and field work in the history discipline includes:

• African-American history studies

• American Civil War battle sites: Battle of Pea Ridge, Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Battle of Fredericksburg and Battle of Petersburg

• Archaeological excavation project in Niles, Michigan: Western Michigan University

• Native American Pima history studies: Saguaro National Park, Arizona

• Military history (1775-1953): U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

• Western European history studies

This website is my way of sharing my enthusiasm for history.