We fought no better, perhaps, than they. We exhibited, perhaps, no higher individual qualities. Joshua Chamberlain exhibitfighthigh Change image and share on social
Just after writing those we were called up to defend a new position on the left, where the terrible storming of the bridge over the Antietam took place. Joshua Chamberlain antietambridgecall Change image and share on social
But the cause for which we fought was higher; our thought wider... That thought was our power. Joshua Chamberlain fighthighpower Change image and share on social
I do not pretend to write much of a letter. You know under what circumstances I am writing. Joshua Chamberlain circumstanceletterpretend Change image and share on social
My officers and men understood wishes so well that this movement was executed under fire, the right wing keeping up fire, without giving the enemy any occasion to seize or even to suspect their advantage. Joshua Chamberlain advantageenemyexecute share on social
I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars. Joshua Chamberlain fieldflaglong Change image and share on social
Every pioneer and musician who could carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and foot-sore, who could not keep up in the march, came up as soon as they could find their regiments, and took their places in line of battle, while it was battle, indeed. Joshua Chamberlain battlecarryfind share on social
Let me say no danger and no hardship ever makes me wish to get back to that college life again. Joshua Chamberlain backcollegedanger Change image and share on social
