Joshua Chamberlain & Union Army
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (September 8, 1828 – February 24, 1914), born as Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain, was an American college professor from the State of Maine, who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. /5
arguably, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain saved the Union Army's *** at Gettysburg
The Knightly Soldier Before he enlisted in the Union Army to fight during the US Civil War, Joshua Chamberlain was a quiet and unassuming college professor. In the crucible of military combat he distinguished himself for his heroism in holding the line on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. To recognize Chamberlain’s contribution to the Union victory, General Ulysses S. Grant designated him to receive the first flag of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The defeated troops of the South expected to be ridiculed and humiliated. Instead, Chamberlain showed them kindness and respect. For this, the Confederate commanding officer wrote in his memoirs that Chamberlain was “one of the knightliest soldiers of the Federal Army.” As a committed Christian, Chamberlain reflected the grace of Christ. We too need to stand for what we believe but also to be kind to those with whom we disagree. Paul exhorted Timothy, “as a good soldier of Jesus ...
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (September 8, 1828 – February 24, 1914), born as Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain, was an American college professor from the State of Maine, who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. Although having no earlier education in military strategies, h...
As a side note for the day. 99 years ago this month, July 2nd to be exact, the boys from the 20th Maine saved the day for the Union Army and our country. Col. Joshua Chamberlain led his troops to the top of Little Round Top at Gettysburg and executed one of the most daring charges down the hill in the history of the US Army. Because of this manuver, Chamberlain along with his men became heros and the rest is history. A toast to the boys from Maine, courage, honor, and the will to never quit. God Bless the 20th Maine.
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