American Heroes: Joshua Chamberlain and the American Civil War

Musician, linguist, college professor, farmer, husband, and father-Joshua Chamberlain was a Renaissance man, living a full and satisfying life in rural Maine when the Civil War Broke out. Chamberlain's passionate belief in keeping our young country together inspired him to join the Union Army. He quickly proved himself to be a brilliant strategist and great leader of men, who never hesitated to fight every battle on the front lines.