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Cushing of Gettysburg: The Story of a Union Artillery Commander

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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.

If you visit the Gettysburg battlefield, pause at The Angle and spend a moment beside the monument to Cushing and his men. You will be standing on the very spot described in Brown's gripping account of the battle. Cushing was a distant relative of mine, which makes this book special to me.

This is a marvelous story, by Kent Brown. Cushing is now a recipient of the Medal of Honor, although over one hundred years to late. The book is a glowing account of the young Cushings service to this country, and his grat heroism, at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Although wounded, he never left his gun section, where he will die, before Armisteds men reach his battery. The book represents a life experience, during our War Between The States. A must reading for the Gettysburg student, or our Civil War in general.

Mr. Brown is not an historian, only a story teller/

The historical quality of his book is dubious.

His illustration of Frederick Fuger, First Sergeant of Cushing's Battery is in reality a picture of Fuger's son, Frederick W. Fuger, an infantry officer who served in the Spanish American War.

Anyone with a passing knowledge of US Army history would recognize the insignia on the figure's helmet as that of an officer in the 13th Infantry, not the 4th Artillery with which Fuger served all his military career.

Anyone can compile and copy reports. It takes a practiced hand to analyze and present history.

James B. Ronan II