Thursday, June 3, 2010
Chamberlain - Killer Angels
I've been impressed with Lawrence Chamberlain throughout the book. He, like many of the men in this book is fairly unknown to me. It's been great to get to know more background about more of these brave men. I loved his words to the prisoners left in his care in the 20th Maine at the first of the book. "I never saw dirt I'd die for, but I'm not asking you to come join us and fight for dirt. What we're all fighting for, in the end, is each other." Such a great thought! His tactics at the Battle of Little Round Top were impressive, to say the least. I think I'll do some more research on him before I teach Civil War next year!
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The movie "Gettysburg" really brings the character to life played by Jeff
ReplyDeleteDaniels ( yes, of Dumb and Dumber fame). I am fortunate to be reporting on him for our teacher reports/hand outs. I really learned alot and found his life before and after the war quite intriguing. Visiting Little Round Top will be a hallowed experience next month!!