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What part did Maine play in the Revolutionary War?
Maine was in several wars as the 22nd Maine and the 20th Maine were regiments in the Civil War and the 20th Maine was commanded by Joshua Chamberlain, who any self-respecting Mainer should know. Also there is the 101st Refueling Wing in Bangor. Google Fort Kent,Fort Fairfield.
Why was the second Maine added to the 20th Maine before the Battle of Gettysburg?
Early in the war, many units enlisted men for a period of service of only 1 year or even less. No one expected the war to last any longer than that. So, by 1862, many of these 1-year regiments began to expire. These units were basically disbanded and many of the soldiers joined other newer units. While doing recent research, I came across the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry (CSA) which disbanded and reformed as the 20th Tennesssee Cavalry, I believe. I suspect this was the fate of the 2nd Maine Regiment. Different Answer Actually, the 2nd Maine was a 2 year regiment. The 120 2nd Maine men who Col. Joshua Chamberlain was able to convince to stay and fight with the 20th had accidentally signed 3 year conscription papers, and so they were handed over to the nearest Maine regiment, which happened to be the 20th. The addition of these men to the 20th probably saved the battle of Gettysburg because without their rifles on the line, Little Round Top would have fallen to the Confederates.
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 was the 20th maines part in defending little round top?
They bravely stood against confederate attack made by general John B Hood and others. When most of the 20th Maine were out of ammo, their commander, colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, ordered a bayonet charge (very rare in the Civil War) which surprised the confederates and drove them from little round top. They are thus credited with saving the left flank of the union army. Had it been taken, the confederates could have rolled up the union army from left to right. Which would have been bad, needless to say.
Who was the leader of the 20th Maine who defended Little Round Top at the battle of Gettysburg?
According to the National Park Service Gettysburg website, it was JoshuaL. Chamberlain. Chamberlain was aColonel with the20th Maine Infantry. During the battle, Colonel Chamberlain lead his men to hold the high ground at Little Round Top, and then charging to capture and hold Great Round Top. This happened on July 2, 1863. Chamberlain was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor thirty years later on August 11, 1893.
Who is the 20th air force commander?
Xiaotian Ma
What was the Famous Maine Regiment that stopped the confederacy at the battle little round tops?
The Maine Regiment that fought at Little Round Top was the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry.
Who was commander of the USS Maine?
The battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The commander of the USS Maine at the time was Charles Sigsbee. This event triggered the onset of the Spanish-American War, although it certainly wasn't the main cause of the conflict.
Who is Thomas Davee Chamberlain?
A general of the 20th Maine infantry. He served in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Who was the commander of the USS Maine before the Spanish American War?
Captain Charles Sigsbee was commanding when she was sunk.
When was the Bodwell House in Hallowell Maine abandoned?
The exact date that the Bodwell House in Hallowell, Maine was abandoned isn't known. It is speculated that it was sometime in the late 20th Century.
What part did Maine play in the Revolutionary War?
Maine was in several wars as the 22nd Maine and the 20th Maine were regiments in the Civil War and the 20th Maine was commanded by Joshua Chamberlain, who any self-respecting Mainer should know. Also there is the 101st Refueling Wing in Bangor. Google Fort Kent,Fort Fairfield.
Of the 1621 men who signed up for the 20th Maine what happened to themduring the civil war?
Some died
Who was the officer in charged of the 54th regiment?
Colonel Robert G. Shaw was the commander of the Maine's 54th (colored) Infantry Regiment.
Why was the second Maine added to the 20th Maine before the Battle of Gettysburg?
Early in the war, many units enlisted men for a period of service of only 1 year or even less. No one expected the war to last any longer than that. So, by 1862, many of these 1-year regiments began to expire. These units were basically disbanded and many of the soldiers joined other newer units. While doing recent research, I came across the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry (CSA) which disbanded and reformed as the 20th Tennesssee Cavalry, I believe. I suspect this was the fate of the 2nd Maine Regiment. Different Answer Actually, the 2nd Maine was a 2 year regiment. The 120 2nd Maine men who Col. Joshua Chamberlain was able to convince to stay and fight with the 20th had accidentally signed 3 year conscription papers, and so they were handed over to the nearest Maine regiment, which happened to be the 20th. The addition of these men to the 20th probably saved the battle of Gettysburg because without their rifles on the line, Little Round Top would have fallen to the Confederates.
What did chamberlain do?
he led the 20th Maine in the civil war and held Little Round Top in Gettysburg to become a civil war hero!! (:
What 20th century president served as supreme commander of the allied forces in Europe and as us army chief of staff?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
