Rations were scarcely issued, and the men about preparing supper, when rumors that the enemy had been encountered that day near Gettysburg absorbed every other interest, and very soon orders came to march forthwith to Gettysburg. Joshua Chamberlain absorbdayencounter share on social
We have to go in places no body would ever think of going into were it not for the necessities of war. Joshua Chamberlain bodynecessityplace Change image and share on social
Mounting a large rock, I was able to see a considerable body of the enemy moving by the flank in rear of their line engaged, and passing from the direction of the foot of Great Round Top through the valley toward the front of my left. Joshua Chamberlain bodyconsiderabledirection share on social
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 fullheavenpas 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
The word was enough. It ran like fire along the line, from man to man, and rose into a shout, with which they sprang forward upon the enemy, now not 30 yards away. Joshua Chamberlain enemyfireforward Change image and share on social
We know not of the future and cannot plan for it much. Joshua Chamberlain futureplan 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
This is the great reward of service, to live, far out and on, in the life of others; this is the mystery of Christ, - to give life's best for such high sake that it shall be found again unto life eternal. Joshua Chamberlain christeternalfind share on social
The power of noble deeds is to be preserved and passed on to the future. Joshua Chamberlain deedfuturenoble Change image and share on social
