Cushing of Gettysburg
by Kent Masterson Brown
"The Story of a Union Artillery Commander"
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Cushing of Gettysburg by Kent Masterson Brown
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Artillery
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
376
Published Date:
1993
ISBN13:
9780813118376
Summary
This biography chronicles the life and military service of First Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing, a Union artillery officer who commanded Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. The book details Cushing's leadership during Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, where he heroically continued commanding his battery despite being mortally wounded. Author Kent Masterson Brown examines Cushing's background, military training at West Point, and his ultimate sacrifice at the battle's climactic moment. The work highlights Cushing's bravery and dedication, which eventually led to him receiving the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2014.
