Army of Tennessee
The Army of Tennessee was the principal Confederate army operating between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. It was formed in late 1862 and fought until the end of the war in 1865, participating in most of the significant battles in the Western Theater.
Army of Tennessee | |
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1864 standardization flag of the army. | |
Active | November 20, 1862 – April 26, 1865 |
Country | Confederate States |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Role | Largest Confederate field army in Western Theater |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Braxton Bragg Joseph E. Johnston John Bell Hood Alexander P. Stewart |
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