George Thomas supplied steadiness and had long merited command of the Army of the Cumberland. William T. Sherman brought an aggressive reputation and a strong existing relationship with Grant. Joseph Hooker was also capable and energetic, but his appetite for recognition complicated relationships with Grant and Thomas. Grant's senior subordinates could still act forcefully within a command structure that produced coordinated operations, unlike the turmoil at Bragg's headquarters.
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Grant assembled aggressive commanders with different liabilities
Thomas, Sherman, and Hooker gave Grant an unusually capable command team, although each brought a distinct reputation or working-style problem.