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, heroic pass with outstanding integrity, and depicted him using tremendous leadership skills in a long variety of situations. When we were first introduced to Chamberlain he gave a remarkably motivating idiom to over one hundred starved and angry soldiers. With his passionate and ethical plea he was able to break through their barriers of hate and lese majesty and inspire them to fight for a belief even they could relate to. This coiffe alone convinced me that this man was a talented leader and would drive an impressive impact on The Battle of Gettysburg. After each brush where casualties occurred Chamberlain was sure to visit with each individual soldier or grouping of soldiers and be certain they didnt need the attention of a doctor. He also took time to get to know his men and build relationships with them. through with(predica te) this act Chamberlain gained more respect, even, than Lee because his soldiers not only knew who they were fighting for, however also knew that if they died fighting for him they would die in honor under the overtop of a caring and passionate man. To be a true(p) soldier you must love the army. But to be a good ships officer you must be willing to order 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. Throughout the novel Shaara mentions how closely-knit the relationship mingled with 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.