PAPERBACK EDITION

My Civil War Reminiscences

In this volume we read Chamberlain's (mostly) post-war speeches 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.