Army of the Cumberland

The Army of the Cumberland was a key Union fighting force during the American Civil War, primarily active between 1861 and 1865. Established to protect the North's western flank, it played a crucial role in battles such as the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Chattanooga. Led by respected generals like William S. Rosecrans and George H. Thomas, the army helped secure strategic victories in the Tennessee region. Its success contributed to the overall Union effort to defeat the Confederacy, ultimately aiding in the preservation of the United States.