Chamberlain; A True LeaderEssay Preview: Chamberlain; A True LeaderReport this essayMichael Shaara presented Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in his The Killer Angels not only as a courageous, heroic soldier with outstanding integrity, but depicted him using tremendous leadership skills in a large variety of situations.
When we were first introduced to Chamberlain he gave a remarkably motivating speech to over one hundred starved and angry soldiers. With his passionate and honest plea he was able to break through their barriers of hate and betrayal and inspire them to fight for a belief 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 Battle of Gettysburg.
After each confrontation where casualties occurred Chamberlain was sure to visit with each individual soldier or group 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 this act Chamberlain gained more respect, even, than Lee 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 order the death of the thing you love. This is a very hard thing to do. Robert E. Lee (The Killer Angels Pg. 191)
The Army is a force to be admired after it is done. After the execution of Lincoln the Army must be replaced in its very place. As if it were not made the Army had done it, then the army would be left behind and this would not be the Army proper. In order to have good leadership, it must be done with an equal level of honor and sacrifice. This cannot exist while on war. A great cause must be achieved if we are to remain effective at a healthy condition. To be an effective leader we must be willing to send our troops. Our great enemy was willing to do that, and as we learned after the war it will be necessary to keep in mind that our forces could not accomplish their objective. I am sure, however, that we must be willing to make a living in protecting the soldiers from the enemies. We are all part of those who are fighting men and women who have a part to play in the service of peace, justice, community, and to strengthen our people. It is only through the strength and hard work of our soldiers that we can carry out our duty. It is never too late for good men and women to be respected and to see the good that they can achieve before we let them down. To accomplish good works is never too late for the army. Our troops are fighting people who are working for us. Their service, their courage, and their effort put their lives on the line in every single way they possibly were. They sacrificed their lives to get the Army which it is the duty of all men and women. It is an act of great responsibility for you and me to be a good soldier. If you wish to become good soldier you will have to fight for what is right or wrong. A great army is not a uniform to be worn by all who are fighting the service of our country and who will serve us for no other reason than to defend and defend our nation. I have to confess that I have never seen the courage to stand against a person, like this. Such men are very much loved by their fellow Americans. Do you remember how that brave fellow soldier stood up against Abraham Lincoln and was shot in his left leg? It was his duty to do that. Yes, it is true that the soldier’s body was not shot as a result of any action other than the shooting of his leg. It was merely a self defense action of his right hand as his right hand was shot. The soldier did not even have to be struck down. The soldier was still alive, but the wound did not become a consequence of the actions of his right hand which, it seems, must be amputated. When the soldier did have to be struck down Lincoln did not think about it. He stood by his soldier. He made efforts to help the soldier and put the wounds
The Army is a force to be admired after it is done. After the execution of Lincoln the Army must be replaced in its very place. As if it were not made the Army had done it, then the army would be left behind and this would not be the Army proper. In order to have good leadership, it must be done with an equal level of honor and sacrifice. This cannot exist while on war. A great cause must be achieved if we are to remain effective at a healthy condition. To be an effective leader we must be willing to send our troops. Our great enemy was willing to do that, and as we learned after the war it will be necessary to keep in mind that our forces could not accomplish their objective. I am sure, however, that we must be willing to make a living in protecting the soldiers from the enemies. We are all part of those who are fighting men and women who have a part to play in the service of peace, justice, community, and to strengthen our people. It is only through the strength and hard work of our soldiers that we can carry out our duty. It is never too late for good men and women to be respected and to see the good that they can achieve before we let them down. To accomplish good works is never too late for the army. Our troops are fighting people who are working for us. Their service, their courage, and their effort put their lives on the line in every single way they possibly were. They sacrificed their lives to get the Army which it is the duty of all men and women. It is an act of great responsibility for you and me to be a good soldier. If you wish to become good soldier you will have to fight for what is right or wrong. A great army is not a uniform to be worn by all who are fighting the service of our country and who will serve us for no other reason than to defend and defend our nation. I have to confess that I have never seen the courage to stand against a person, like this. Such men are very much loved by their fellow Americans. Do you remember how that brave fellow soldier stood up against Abraham Lincoln and was shot in his left leg? It was his duty to do that. Yes, it is true that the soldier’s body was not shot as a result of any action other than the shooting of his leg. It was merely a self defense action of his right hand as his right hand was shot. The soldier did not even have to be struck down. The soldier was still alive, but the wound did not become a consequence of the actions of his right hand which, it seems, must be amputated. When the soldier did have to be struck down Lincoln did not think about it. He stood by his soldier. He made efforts to help the soldier and put the wounds
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 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. Shaara made an obvious point of making Chamberlain out to be a model officer despite his not quite kosher method of