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
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 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
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
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
We know not of the future and cannot plan for it much. Joshua Chamberlain futureplan Change image and share on social
But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action. Joshua Chamberlain actionbodycall share on social
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
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 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
