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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, as depicted in Michael Shaara’s The Killer Angels, was a leader of great valiance and courage. His actions at the Battle of Gettysburg exemplify his persistence, tenacity, and bravery. He had learned from McClellan, the former general in chief of the Union Army, the two things an officer must do to lead men. “You must care for your men’s welfare. You must show physical courage.” Chamberlain wisely chose to follow the advice of his senior officer. The greatest of his many accomplishments were those at Little Round Top on July 2, 1863. Chamberlain’s first test leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg was his handling of the mutinous Second Maine troops. He was asked to take command of one hundred twenty rebellious men who had already served two years for the Union army. Surprisingly, Chamberlain succeeded in swaying the minds of one hundred sixteen of these men with just one powerful speech. Later, he managed to persuade three more men to join in fighting against the Confederate forces. This success exemplifies his great lea
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