This is the fascinating story of Joshua Chamberlain and his volunteer regiment, the Twentieth Maine.

Pullen explores renowned military hero Joshua Chamberlain's later life through the lens of his Civil War experiences. 24 illustrations.

The hero of this story, however, is Colonel Mark F. Wentworth, the commander of the 27th Maine and later of the 32nd Maine, who thwarted the forces that threatened ignominy on the Medal of Honor, and revealed the true character of valor. ...

This full-length biography conveys Ward's humor in many well-chosen examples and expands our knowledge of his influence upon American literature.

What has constituted "patriotism" in the history of America?