Cushing of Gettysburg: The Story of a Union Artillery Commander

by Kent Masterson Brown

First Lieutenant Cushing was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by the pPresident of the United States on November 6, 2014, 151 years after his death at the Angle at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, where he commanded Battery A, Fourth United States Artillery. He is likely the last Civil War soldier to who will be so honored. Although many individuals were involved in the effort to give the Medal of Honor to Cushing, this book, first published in 1993, played a critical role.

Genres: Civil War, American Civil War, Biography, History, Military History, Civil War History, Military Fiction

330 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

Reviews

['Aussie Rick' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I read this book I had no idea who Lt. Alonzo Cushing was or what he did. This very enjoyable book provided a detailed insight into the life of Cushing as a cadet and through the Civil War until he met his death beside his cannons at Gettysburg. The author provides vivid descriptions of the life of a Union soldier during the war and the terrible battles that they fought. A very engrossing and enjoyable book. Recommended for anyone who likes a good read about mans courage during difficult times.

[Sarah Bierle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting details about a young artilleryman's life, but the focus often shifts from Cushing to a larger study on the Army of the Potomac, battles, and social/immigrant issues.

[Kevin Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Staggering amount of detail on Cushing’s life intertwined with even more insane detail on the battles throughout the war. Sometimes the amount of names and descriptions became a blur. The Civil War is an incomprehensible thing when acutely described from the ground up

[Michael Craun · Rating 3 out of 5]

The strength of the writing does not match the strength of the research.

[Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

he was only 22 :((((((

[Glen Templeton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The short life of a union soldier, including his up bringing, life at West Point, and through several battles of the civil war. Gripping account of war's horrors. I wish writer had broken book into smaller chapters and into chapters that included just one battle. Also, at times the details on where each unit was at a given time was a bit too mush. If you are a history enthusiast, you will probably enjoy this book.