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How did Joshua Chamberlain save the union position on the second day at Gettysburg?
had another colonel or general that didnt have any balls been defending the extreme left,lee would have rolled up the rest of the union line on that hill,since union men typically ran away when the south said boo!one crack in the line and they all would have ran like girls
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Chamberlain found himself and his regiment at the far left of the entire U nion line.
He realized the strategic importance of the position of hill and that had to be hold at all costs.
The Confederates repeatedly charged up the hill trying to outflank his position, endangering the union line, whose extreme left wing was now bended southeast by the enemy pressure.
As the casualties were growing and the ammunition running low, he decided to order a bayonet charge, which was carried out successfully, saving the flank and capturing 101 Rebels.
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Who was the Union Officer who led the 20th Maine was a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Union officer who led the 20th Maine at the Battle of Gettysburg was Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. His leadership and tactical decisions on the second day of the battle, particularly during the defense of Little Round Top, played a crucial role in the Union victory. Chamberlain's heroic actions earned him a Medal of Honor.
What side did Chamberlain fight on?
I'm going to have to make the assumption that you're referring to Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the only American with the last name Chamberlain famous enough to be recognized by his last name alone. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain served in the Union Arm from 1862-1865, entering the army as the Executive Officer of the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (although originally offered the position of Commanding Officer at the rank of full Colonel, which he refused) he eventually advanced to Division Commander, 1st Division, V Corps at the permanent Army rank of Brigadier General, and the rank of brevet Major General of Volunteers. Chamberlain's defense of the the Union Army's extreme left on the second day at Gettysburg (a defense for which he was ordered to hold to the last man), which concluded with his ordering a bayonet charge when his men ran out of ammunition, is thought by some historian's to have been the most crucial action of the second day at Gettysburg, saving the entire Union Army from being flanked. For this action, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Chamberlain is equally famous for being the Union officer who formally received the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Courthouse. As the Confederate Army paraded in to surrender, he is the officer who ordered "carry arms," saluting the Confederates as they surrendered.
Where was the main place for Battle of Gettysburg?
in Gettysberg, Pennsylvania. That's why it's called the battle of Gettysburg.. . . . . . . . . .First of all, it is Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought? Second, it was fought on west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863.- S0L. . . . . . . . . .
When did Lincoln gave his address?
He gave his first Inaugural speech on March 4, 1861 and his second Inaugural speech on March 4, 1865.
What was the name of the battle caused by general lee's second attempt to take the war to the north?
Gettysburg, of course. July 1, 2 and 3, 1863.
Who was the Union Officer who led the 20th Maine was a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Union officer who led the 20th Maine at the Battle of Gettysburg was Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. His leadership and tactical decisions on the second day of the battle, particularly during the defense of Little Round Top, played a crucial role in the Union victory. Chamberlain's heroic actions earned him a Medal of Honor.
Who was the leaders in the battle of Gettysburg?
The leaders of the Battle of Gettysburg was lee and his second in command Longstreet for the South and Meade, Reynolds, Chamberlain for the north.
Who was the hero on the 2nd day of Gettysburg?
There were many valiant deeds on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, but the most noted was the stalwart defense of Little Round Top by the regiment of the 20th Maine (Vincent's Brigade, V corp, Army of the Potomac, USA) commanded by Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (USV) a professor in civilian life from Bowdoin College. Brunswick Maine.
What side did Chamberlain fight on?
I'm going to have to make the assumption that you're referring to Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the only American with the last name Chamberlain famous enough to be recognized by his last name alone. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain served in the Union Arm from 1862-1865, entering the army as the Executive Officer of the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (although originally offered the position of Commanding Officer at the rank of full Colonel, which he refused) he eventually advanced to Division Commander, 1st Division, V Corps at the permanent Army rank of Brigadier General, and the rank of brevet Major General of Volunteers. Chamberlain's defense of the the Union Army's extreme left on the second day at Gettysburg (a defense for which he was ordered to hold to the last man), which concluded with his ordering a bayonet charge when his men ran out of ammunition, is thought by some historian's to have been the most crucial action of the second day at Gettysburg, saving the entire Union Army from being flanked. For this action, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Chamberlain is equally famous for being the Union officer who formally received the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Courthouse. As the Confederate Army paraded in to surrender, he is the officer who ordered "carry arms," saluting the Confederates as they surrendered.
Who helped save the union army at Gettysburg?
One such person was John Lawrence Burns a 70 year old veteran of the War of 1812 who joined the Union forces on the first day of battle at Gettysburgh with his flintlock rifle and powder horn. When he gave the Gettysburg address President Lincoln met with him and thanked him for his service. His troops out of ammunition, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain led his Maine regiment in a bayonet charge into the advancing Alabama militia, and broke their charge, possibly saving the entire Union line on the second day of the battle.
Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain for most of the Second World War?
Neville Chamberlain
Was the Battle of Gettysburg the second battle of the civil war?
No Gettysburg happened two years after the war started. It was the second Confederate invasion of the North.
Which of these made Second Team All NBA in the 1964-65 season for the Warriors?
Your Answer: Wilt Chamberlain Your Answer: Wilt Chamberlain
What was Lees second defeat on union soil?
Gettysburg
Who was the second author of the Bible?
It could be Joshua.
What second battle did Lee get stopped at?
The second time he tried to invade the North - Gettysburg.
When did Neville Chamberlain fall?
Neville Chamberlain was a politician who served as Prime Minister (Conservative), of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940. He surrendered his position as Prime Minister to Winston Churchill on May 10, 1940. Britain declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939. Chamberlain led Britain through the first eight months of the Second World War.
