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Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain

Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain was a respected American college professor and soldier during the Civil War. He is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Gettysburg, where he commanded the 20th Maine Regiment. His strategic decisions and bravery helped defend the Union line, especially during the critical charge at Little Round Top. After the war, he became governor of Maine and a college president. Chamberlain is remembered as a symbol of dedication, leadership, and courage in American history.