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The Twentieth Maine: A Classic, the Story of Joshua Chamberlain and His Volunteer Regiment (Paperback)

The Twentieth Maine: A Classic, the Story of Joshua Chamberlain and His Volunteer Regiment By John J. Pullen, Joan Waugh (Foreword by) Cover Image
By John J. Pullen, Joan Waugh (Foreword by)
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We went into the fight with 386, all told--358 guns. Every pioneer and musician who would carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and footsore, 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. --Col. Joshua Chamberlain

The fascinating story of Joshua Chamberlain and his volunteer regiment, the Twentieth Maine, is reprinted with a new foreword by Civil War historian and UCLA professor Joan Waugh. Pullen's classic and highly acclaimed book tells how Chamberlain and his men fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville on their way to the pivotal battle of Gettysburg. There, on July 2, 1863, at Little Round Top, they heroically saved the left flank of the Union battle line. The Twentieth Maine's remarkable story ends with the surrender of Lee's troops at Appomattox.

Considered by Civil War historians to be one of the best regimental histories ever written, this beloved standard of American history is now available in a new Stackpole edition. Includes maps, photographs, and drawings from the original edition.

About the Author


John J. Pullen, a renowned Civil War historian, also wrote Joshua Chamberlain: A Hero's Life and Legacy (978-0-8117-0886-9). He lived in Maine, writing about the Civil War until his death in 2003.


Product Details
ISBN: 9780811735247
ISBN-10: 0811735249
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date: September 11th, 2008
Pages: 352
Language: English