"During its two-year history, the cavalry of the Army of the Cumberland fought the Confederates in some of the most important actions of the Civil War. By October 1864, the cavalry grew from eight regiments to four divisions. This history of the Army of the Cumberland's cavalry units analyzes their success and failures and re-evaluates their alleged poor service during the Atlanta Campaign"-- Provided by publisher.

Part I. Major General David S. Stanley, chief of cavalry -- The Union cavalry of the Army of the Cumberland -- The Battle of Stones River -- Middle Tennessee, January-June 1863 -- The Tullahoma Campaign, June 23-July 5, 1863 -- The advance on Chattanooga -- Part II. Brigadier General Robert B. Mitchell, acting chief of cavalry -- The Battle of Chickamauga -- The Union cavalry guards the Tennessee River; Wheeler's Raid -- Part III. Brigadier General Washington Lafayette Elliott, chief of cavalry -- The Knoxville Campaign and campaigning in East Tennessee: a new beginning -- Preparation for the Atlanta Campaign: two divisions divided -- Rocky Face Ridge to the Chattahoochee River: May-July 9, 1864 -- Chattahoochee River to Atlanta: July 10-August 7, 1864 -- Atlanta to Lovejoy's Station: August 8-October 26, 1864 -- Epilogue.