Joshua Chamberlain
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (September 8, 1828 – February 24, 1914) was an American college professor from Maine who fought for the Union Army, and reached the rank of brigadier general during the American Civil War. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Chamberlain commanded the 20th Minnesota Regiment, and his actions of bravery and courage led to him being awarded the Medal of Honor. After the war, he became the 32nd governor of Maine as a Republican.
Joshua Chamberlain Media
Chamberlain's younger brother, Thomas, who was the Lieutenant Colonel of the 20th Maine (1864; age 23)
Chamberlain's position on Little Round Top
Little Round Top, western slope, photographed by Timothy H. O'Sullivan (1863)
Capt. Ellis Spear, Chamberlain's "right-hand man" on Little Round Top
Confederate General John B. Gordon was assigned the task to surrender all arms to Gen. Chamberlain.
Chamberlain as the Governor of Maine
Chamberlain's official portrait as President of Bowdoin College
Chamberlain later in life in Portland, wearing uniform and his medals
The Joshua Chamberlain Museum
Chamberlain memorial in Brewer
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