Battle of the Cumberland Gap (1862)

The June 1862 capture of the Cumberland Gap was a Union victory during the American Civil War leading to Union occupation of the Cumberland Gap for three months.

Battle of the Cumberland Gap
Part of the American Civil War

Cumberland Gap Defenses
DateJune 18, 1862
Location
Cumberland Gap, TN, KY and VA
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
George W. Morgan Carter L. Stevenson
Strength
4 brigades 3 brigades
Casualties and losses
0 unknown
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