Army of the Cumberland facts for kids

The Army of the Cumberland was a very important group of soldiers for the Union side during the American Civil War. It was one of the main armies fighting in the western part of the United States. This army started out with a different name, the Army of the Ohio, in 1861.

In October 1862, its name was changed to the Army of the Cumberland. This army fought in many big battles during the war. Some of these important battles included the Battle of Stones River, the Battle of Chickamauga, and the Battle of Nashville. These battles were key moments in the war.

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  Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans

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  Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas