Family Born September 8, 1828 in Brewer, Maine Born September 8, 1828 in Brewer, Maine Oldest of five children Oldest of five children Parents – Joshua and Sarah Dupee Chamberlain Parents – Joshua and Sarah Dupee Chamberlain Was raised a Puritan (urged good manners, cheerfulness, mortality, and education) Was raised a Puritan (urged good manners, cheerfulness, mortality, and education)

Family Cont. Father (Joshua) - Was the county commissioner and a former Lieutenant in the military Father (Joshua) - Was the county commissioner and a former Lieutenant in the military Mother (Sarah Dupee) - A very religious woman; her religion always came first Mother (Sarah Dupee) - A very religious woman; her religion always came first

Early Life Fond of outdoor activities Fond of outdoor activities Horseback riding, swimming, sailing, and animal and flower watching Horseback riding, swimming, sailing, and animal and flower watching Always working on the farms Always working on the farms Learned much through his father Learned much through his father

Education Attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick Attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick Met his future bride hereMet his future bride here Attended Bangor Theological Seminary for about three years Attended Bangor Theological Seminary for about three years Returned to Bowdoin to become a professor of rhetoric Returned to Bowdoin to become a professor of rhetoric Soon taught every subject except mathematics and scienceSoon taught every subject except mathematics and science

Before the War  He wanted to enlist, but Bowdoin thought he was too valuable to the teaching program  He was granted a leave of absence, supposedly to study for 2 years in Europe, but instead he enlisted into the army  Liar!

“We have to go in places no body would ever think of going into were it not for the necessities of war.” -Joshua Chamberlain

The Civil War Joshua was fighting for the Union Joshua was fighting for the Union – Also known as the Army of the Potomac Colonel of the 20 th Maine Colonel of the 20 th Maine – His brother, Thomas, was under his command

Battle of Gettysburg Most famous at the Battle on Little Round Top Most famous at the Battle on Little Round Top Fought with the infantries Fought with the infantries 83 rd Pennsylvania 83 rd Pennsylvania 44 th New York 44 th New York 16 th Michigan 16 th Michigan

Battle of Gettysburg (cont.) William C. Oates was trying to flank the Union –General of the 15 th Alabama Regiment The Confederates more than doubled Chamberlain’s troops in this battle

Battle of Gettysburg (cont.) The 15 th Alabama was killing many of Joshua’s troops, but he made one of the boldest army tactic moves The 15 th Alabama was killing many of Joshua’s troops, but he made one of the boldest army tactic moves –Chamberlain ordered all of his troops to charge, making the enemy believe they were outnumbered and were forced to surrender

“We pass now quickly from each other's sight; but I know full well that where beyond these passing scenes you shall be, there will be Heaven.” -Joshua Chamberlain

Siege of Petersburg Promoted to a Brigade Commander Promoted to a Brigade Commander In charge of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division of V Corps In charge of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division of V Corps Was shot and ruined in this fight, but returned to fight again Was shot and ruined in this fight, but returned to fight again

After the War  Joshua became one of the most popular people who fought in the war  The 20 th Maine became famous, and years later, Joshua received the Medal of Honor

Joshua Chamberlain died February 24, 1914 of old age at 86 3,000 people attended Chamberlain’s funeral at the City Hall in Portland. "The death of General Joshua L. Chamberlain will be felt as a personal loss to every citizen of Maine.” - Ex-Governor Frederick W. Plaisted