Historian Bruce R. Kindig Brings Forgotten Confederate Artillery Unit to Life in Powerful New Civil War History: “Courage and Devotion”

Author and historian Bruce R. Kindig shines a light on a little-known yet deeply moving chapter of American history with his meticulously researched book, “Courage and Devotion: A History of Bankhead’s/Scott’s Tennessee Battery in the American Civil War.”

Kindig, a lifelong student of military history based in Davenport, Iowa, delivers a compelling narrative that reveals the human side of the war through the lives of the soldiers in a Confederate artillery unit that fought in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. In a time when courage was expected and devotion was earned, these men— immigrants, farmers, and dreamers—faced unimaginable hardship, brutal marches, and the constant threat of death.

Drawing on rare letters, memoirs, battlefield accounts, and personal records long buried in history, “Courage and Devotion” tells not only how the battery fought, but why they fought—and what it cost them.

“In war, courage is expected — devotion is earned,” writes Kindig. “This book is not just about cannon fire and battle maps. It’s about the raw humanity behind the uniforms—the fear, faith, heartbreak, and hope that endured even as the nation fractured.”

With historical accuracy and emotional depth, “Courage and Devotion” revives the story of a forgotten group of men whose lives still echo with meaning. It is essential reading for Civil War buffs, military historians, and anyone seeking a fuller understanding of the people behind the conflict that shaped America.

Availability

“Courage and Devotion: A History of Bankhead’s/Scott’s Tennessee Battery in the American Civil War” is available now through major online platforms.

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