Killer Angels - Chamberlain: A True Leader :: American America History

Killer Angels - Chamberlain A True leaderMichael Shaara presented Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in his The Killer Angels non only as a courageous, intrepid soldier with outstanding integrity, but depicted him using tremendous lead skills in a large variety of situations. When we were first introduced to Chamberlain he gave a remarkably motivating speech to over one hundred avid and angry soldiers. With his passionate and honest plea he was able to subvert through their barriers of hate and betrayal and inspire them to fight for a popular opinion even they could relate to. This act alone convinced me that this man was a talented leader and would have an impressive impact on The employment of Gettysburg. After each confrontation where casualties occurred Chamberlain was sure to visit with each someone soldier or group of soldiers and be certain they didnt subscribe to the attention of a doctor. He also took time to get to sleep with his men and build relationships with them. T hrough this act Chamberlain gained more respect, even, than leeward because his soldiers not only knew who they were fighting for, but also knew that if they died fighting for him they would die in honor under the command of a caring and passionate man. To be a good soldier you must love the army. But to be a good officer you must be willing to regularize the death of the thing you love. This is a very hard thing to do. Robert E. Lee (The Killer Angels Pg. 191) Chamberlain showed what a good officer he was during the battle on Little Round Top. When he knew his troops were in trouble he had to order his own brother to help fill a spot, risking his life. end-to-end the novel Shaara mentions how closely-knit the relationship between the two brothers was yet Chamberlain knew his duty to protect the Union armys flank and was willing to sacrifice both himself and his beloved brother Tom in order to fulfill it.