Historical Events tagged with "army of the cumberland"

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Military & Warfare

Union Victory at Stones River Battle

January 2nd, 1863 162 years ago

The Battle of Stones River culminated in a Union victory as the Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General Braxton Bragg, was effectively repulsed by the Army of the Cumberland under General William S. Rosecrans. This three-day battle, fought in Tennessee, involved heavy engagements and significant troop movements, resulting in a critical strategic advantage for the Union forces in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The fierce fighting highlighted the resilience and determination of both armies, with the Union forces ultimately maintaining their ground against repeated assaults.

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