The Army of the Cumberland`

Henry Martyn Cist’s The Army of the Cumberland is a detailed history of one of the key Union armies during the American Civil War. Drawing on firsthand accounts and official records Cist—who served as a Union officer—chronicles the formation battles and leadership of the Army of the Cumberland which played a crucial role in the Western Theater of the war. The book covers significant engagements including the Battles of Shiloh Perryville Stones River Chickamauga Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign highlighting the army’s strategic movements and the challenges it faced.Cist provides in-depth portraits of prominent leaders such as Generals William Rosecrans George H. Thomas and Ulysses S. Grant analyzing their decisions and contributions to the war effort. He also discusses the internal struggles within the army logistical difficulties and the evolving nature of Civil War combat. With its meticulous research and firsthand perspective The Army of the Cumberland serves as both a tribute to the soldiers who fought in the campaign and a valuable historical resource for understanding the Union’s military strategy in the Western Theater.