Burchard does a nice job sympathetically unfolding the life of Col. Robert G. Shaw in his little book. The book appears to be well-researched.

Col. Shaw and the hundreds of unnamed soldiers of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment are rightfully depicted as heroes, as they gave their life for their country in battle. For persons interested in the history of African American's in the US military, particularly the Civil War, this book should be on their "must read" list.

Included are several photos, maps, and graphics which enhance reading. Indexed. ( )