William S. Rosecrans’s Federal Army of the Cumberland captures Tullahoma, but Rosecrans still faces criticism for not moving against Chattanooga fast enough.
Tag: Army of Tennessee
The Tullahoma Campaign Begins
William S. Rosecrans finally begins moving his Federal Army of the Cumberland to oppose Braxton Bragg’s Confederate army at Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Vicksburg: Grant Moves East
Ulysses S. Grant’s Federal Army of the Tennessee heads east toward the Mississippi capital of Jackson after its victory at Port Gibson. From there, Grant plans to turn west and target the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg.
The Status Quo in Middle Tennessee
President Jefferson Davis tries to convince General Joseph E. Johnston to take personal command of the Confederate Army of Tennessee at Tullahoma.
The Army of Tennessee: Resentment Toward Bragg
President Jefferson Davis learns that the top commanders in the Confederate Army of Tennessee no longer have confidence in Braxton Bragg as their leader.
The Battle of Stones River: Day Two
Braxton Bragg’s Confederates renew their attacks on the William S. Rosecrans’s Federal army after Bragg discovers that Rosecrans had not retreated as hoped.