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Title: "Bayonet! Forward": My Civil War Reminiscences by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain ISBN: 1-879664-21-6 Publisher: Stan Clark Military Books Pub. Date: December, 1994 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Bayonet! Forward": My Civil War Reminiscences
Comment: I became acquainted with the story of Joshua Chamberlain after reading Shaaras' "Killer Angels" and wanted to learn more about him. This book has been an overwhelming dissapointment. For a man who was present at a number of important and exciting events in US history and an authentic American hero, his narrative is plodding and dull. His battle decriptions and his attention to minor troop movements are confusing and essentially unreadable. The maps he provides are completely inadequate in providing a better understanding what took place. The maps can be excused by the fact that they are provided with 19th century technology, his muddled writing style cant be. If you're looking for an enjoyable reading experience that will help you learn more about Chamberlain, I suggest you look elsewhere.
Rating: 4
Summary: Crazy Ray's Review
Comment: An excellent read. Chamberlain brings himself to you for examination. He hides nothing while bringing you through some very vivid accounts of the Civil War. If this book is not in your library, you should consider getting your hands on it. Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Genuine American Hero
Comment: These United States of America have more pretenders to the title than genuine heroes. Revisionist historians often inform us that our idols have feet of clay. George Washington, the "father of our country," was too proud to shake the hand of ordinary American citizens. Thomas Jefferson, "author of the Declaration of Independence," held others in servitude. Abraham Lincoln was subject to deep bouts of depression. George Patton was a bully incapable of showing compassion for psychologically wounded soldiers. It is even whispered that "Ike," the very symbol of 1950s family stability, may have had an affair during WWII, while Mamie patiently waited at home for the return of her soldier. The list goes on.
That on-going litany of real world disappointments is what makes Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain so important to the American story. In Chamberlain, we find one of the few genuine heroes, so far revealed in our short, national history.
In this volume, we read Chamberlain's (mostly) post-war speechs and reports on some of the most critical actions of the Civil War. Despite his meteoric rise from Lieutenant Colonel to Major General in four, awful years, Chamberlain does not turn the spot light upon himself. Despite being awarded the Medal of Honor, Chamberlain does not see himself as special. Instead, in speech after speech, Chamberlain gives credit (by name) to his soldiers and to his God. Like Alvin York, another American hero who would follow him 50 years later, Chamberlain was truly humble, and in his humility could be found the seeds of his heroism.
This book, like Chamberlain's other writings is a magnificent primer for those who would seek to give selfless service to their nation, their God, or both.
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Title: Through Blood and Fire at Gettysburg by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain ISBN: 1879664178 Publisher: Stan Clark Military Books Pub. Date: July, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: The Passing of Armies : An Account Of The Final Campaign Of The Army Of The Potomac by Joshua Chamberlain ISBN: 0553299921 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 December, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America by James Longstreet, Jeffry D. Wert ISBN: 0306804646 Publisher: DaCapo Press Pub. Date: April, 1992 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Joshua Chamberlain: A Hero's Life and Legacy by John J. Pullen ISBN: 0811708861 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Through Blood & Fire: Selected Civil War Papers of Major General Joshua Chamberlain by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Mark Nesbitt ISBN: 081171750X Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: May, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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