Chamberlain's Dark Secret

[@brianforbes8325]

This video doesn't mention that in spite of his physical disability, Chamberlain managed to serve three terms (six years) as Governor of Maine, then he became president of Bowdoin College, where he had taught before he volunteered for service in the Civil War. By the time he retired, he had taught almost every subject in the curriculum, in addition to administering the college and expanding it. What an accomplished life! Well done Chamberlain! You are still a hero! Your statues should Never be toppled!

[@justinm4497]

but they probably will be.

[@megahamartolos6638]

He also received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was promoted to brigadier general. This wound eventually killed him so that some consider him the last KIA of the Civil War.

[@austinknowlton1783]

He was also Surveyor of the Port at the Portland, Maine Customs House.

[@warrensmith8161]

That was four terms (four years) as Governor of Maine.

[@archiveacc3248]

They tore down a statue of Grant in California.

[@rickatkins1789]

RIP General Chamberlain, your courage and sacrifices are not forgotten. Hero of the Republic.

[@Thegreatone100]

Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸.

[@joelfetner3170]

The republic died when the federal army won the war

[@SatinLotus]

@@joelfetner3170 yes sir, RIP. More like died with Lincoln but I'll go with that

[@acdragonrider]

Philip Freeman “honor answering honor.” I am devastated that most Americans don’t follow his example in reconciliation, honor and manhood. And instead rail about treason and “hanging traitors” all the time.

[@stevestringer7351]

He was respected by Union and Confederate forces alike. He was brave, faithful and a great soldier and leader of men. Rest In Peace General.

[@gregroberts9361]

This is the kind of stuff that should be on the history channel not forged in fire....or American pickers...Thank you for your work.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

I completely agree. The history channel does not do history any more. That is one reason I created this channel. Thank you so much for watching and supporting this channel.

[@paulhoffman778]

Agree 100%

[@tikitavi7120]

The history channel is disgusting. It has NOTHING to do with history.

[@jarberwoks8399]

It used to. I miss what they were

[@gregroberts9361]

You can't have an America is bad theme if you tell our history. Was slavery bad? of course, but ignoring all the sacrifices that were paid to right this wrong is disrespectful to those soldiers and their families that gave life and limb. I can't help but feel the history channel has an anti American agenda that leaks out in their ignoring of our past.

[@jamess7576]

There is a trend among some in Civil War circles to diminish Chamberlain. Some even go after his character. Sure he didn't win the Battle of Gettysburg singlehandedly, but that wound he received out of service to his country, to live life 50 years of suffering, serve as governor and suffer those wounds to his marriage, a true man of valor.

[@lufsolitaire5351]

I credit for the overall defense of little round top should probably go a little more to Strong Vincent and Stephan Weed, but at the same time we cannot deny Chamberlin didn’t fight bravely and the charge of the 20th Maine was heroic. They’re trying to make it seem as if Chamberlin was a glory hound who over embellished his war stories, and while he did do several speakings about his experience, I don’t see him as that type of person based on his own writing and of those who knew him. He was a Major General by the end of the war, he didn’t come from a military background, He was your stereotypical typical bleeding heart Liberal Arts Professor and yet he managed to preform spectacularly and was and still is beloved as one of Maine’s most influential figures.

[@rc59191]

@@lufsolitaire5351 wasn't Colonel Vincent killed shortly after the fighting started though?

[@lufsolitaire5351]

@@rc59191 both Weed and Vincent(Weed near instantly on July 2nd, Vincent was mortally wounded and died on July 7th) were KIA/mortally wounded in the fighting but it was Vincent’s initial plan and direction. Not saying Chamberlain didn’t make tactical decisions in the moment that helped seal the successful defense with the 20th Maine’s defense and eventual charge but I’m saying the overall strategy was Vincent’s; but he wasn’t there to be credited obviously due to him dying 5 days later. Ultimately a matter of pedantry and regardless of who did what I still deeply respect Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain for his bravery and all of his accomplishments in life. Not many people can say they were a university professor, a successful soldier who made it to general/won the Medal of Honor, and then state governor.

[@marknewton6984]

I am Southern but like Chamberlain. A great American...

[@bobleroe3859]

If we are going to rename Army bases, one needs to be named Fort Chamberlain.

[@cecilezell3590]

Bob Leroe absolutely

[@dnwlogisticsllc8609]

I absolutely agree

[@finishstrongdoc]

Your sentiment is sound, sir, but as Chamberlain said to the mutineers he was trying to convince to stand up and fight again, "In the end, we are fighting for each other." My ancestor, Junius "June" Kimble, was with General Lee at the surrender. I would hope that June would understand that the Union soldiers were fighting FOR the Confederate Army, not against them. Chamberlains brigade was fighting for those "other men, whom were are setting free.". Let the names of Confederate heroes remain the names of those Army bases. They were set free, too. One nation, Under God.

[@bobleroe3859]

@@finishstrongdoc I'm neutral regarding the renaming military bases (and I'm a retired Army officer), but I'd sure like to see a base named after JLC. I don't think it is wise to erase our history.

[@finishstrongdoc]

Understood, sir.

[@michaeljewell726]

Excellent! My 2Gr Grandfather was in the Michigan 6th Infantry and contracted tuberculosis (called "consumption" in those days) during the civil war. He died at the age of 46 after a short, miserable life of coughing up blood and weight loss. He left behind a wife and children. His wife, my 2Gr grandmother, had to fight to receive his pension and go through the humiliation of having to prove her children were actually sired by my great-great grandpa. Chamberlain was a great man. Thanks for this little known piece of history. MLJ

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel. I truly appreciate the views. I love that I could bring something to people's attention that they may not have considered before.

[@Sakai070]

I live in Chamberlain's home town of Brunswick, Maine. See his statue every day as I go about my work. I knew he was wounded a Petersburg but not the extent of his continuing injuries. He's a legend around these parts, but there is still much to do keeping the history alive.

[@charlesbates9563]

Have they torn it down yet?

[@robinblankenship9234]

Thomas Simmons Just another symbol of white privilege. Tear it down.

[@rebel55th]

It won't stay there for long... the 'wokes' will arrive and tear it down, trust me.

[@arminius1804]

Robin Blankenship I’d like to see you come up to Maine and do it yourself. It wouldn’t end well for you my friend.

[@robinblankenship9234]

Arminius In the South, sir, we respect differences of opinion. I was being totally sarcastic in my earlier remark about the good Colonel, or General, to be more precisely correct. Chamberlain did what he did from a position of deep conviction. So did R.E. Lee, T.J. Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, G. Washington, T. Jefferson and several million others over the years. Lee, in particular, consented to fight for the Confederacy ONLY because of Lincoln's insistence on a war of subjugation and vast destruction. Those who try to control today by destroying yesterday only do so to avoid their own responsibility for tomorrow.

[@andrewaldridge2803]

I am a huge Civil War buff. I have always admired Chamberlain. I knew that he was wounded during the war. Never knew that it affected the rest of his life. I want thank you for your videos as well. They are well put together, informative and to the point. I enjoy the videos you produce. Thank you

[@davehallett3128]

Write on

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

When I found this out, I gained so much more respect for that man. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@acdragonrider]

Have History Will Travel his prewar life is also interesting lol.

[@TheBadbucky]

Chamberlain is a god

[@theallseeingmaster]

Officially, Chamberlain is the last Union war casualty; he died of his wounds, it took a long time.

[@byronharano2391]

😢😢😢😖😨😨😨😭💔😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@badzombie0135]

TRIPLE G We have fallen behind for decades. That doesn’t mean the sacrifices of those that have come before are to blame. It means our more recent *leaders* have completely failed (both parties)

[@davidbowman4259]

He suffered fir 50 years.

[@nikdrown]

BadZombie 013 i often daydream 💭 what if Ron Paul would have became President and we didn’t live in a world where special interests wouldn’t have killed him. Man it sucks having realistic fantasies. Oh well back flying on a rainbow unicorn

[@janetaldrich7747]

@TRIPLE G And what does that have to do with Joshua Chamberlain?

[@niteriderband4713]

Mr Chamberlain, ours hearts and minds are with you sir.

[@OcotilloTom]

"God and the Soldier we adore, in times of danger and not before. Danger passed and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted". Gy.Sgt. Tom Boyte, USMC retired Vietnam 65-66 / 70-71, Purple Heart, Bronze star 100% disabled 26 years as Civil War reenactor.

[@stevestringer7351]

Thank you for your service sir and Welcome Home!!!

[@nancyholcombe8030]

Thank you Sgt. Boyte for the poetry that put the truth so eloquently. Are there more verses to it? Thank you also for your dedicated service to this country and her people. I appreciate it.

[@ddawsond]

The last lines from Tommy by Rudyard Kipling You talk o' better food for us, an' schools, an' fires, an' all: We'll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational. Don't mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face The Widow's Uniform is not the soldier-man's disgrace. For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!" But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot; An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please; An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees! It’s the last line that the Democrats fear the most.

[@drakkonusfrostburn4038]

May I quote you, sergeant?

[@blasianluvschocolate397]

God bless you..thank you for your service..❤️💐🌼🌸

[@elifield7149]

Terribly wounded at Petersburg, promoted to major general, hero of Gettysburg, and he’s treated that way by people who sacrificed nothing. Absolutely a disgrace.

[@markhansen4258]

I just wish we could replace our modern politicians with men who possess the courage of Chamberlain.

[@acdragonrider]

And their honor and push for peace and reconciliation

[@DavidMacDowellBlue]

Tammy Duckworth

[@danbenke5528]

Mark Hansen Amen

[@Fdjt4ever]

Someone who doesn't claim bone spurs works for me 😁

[@evansquilt]

Tammy Duckworth is a fine modern example AND she's a politician.

[@TopolskiOpinion]

Thank you for this video. Chamberlain is an American hero.

[@gunner678]

Poor guy, I have great sympathy for him. I am a veteran and I'm in a similar disabled position. It's miserable but one has to get on with life. Bon courage to all in this situation.

[@joshualincoln7191]

Thank you so much for your service.

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

You and I both brother.

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

British veteran here brother , hope you are doing ok.

[@thewingedhussar4188]

Now why can't we name a fort or army base after this guy? The Military wants to rename some forts. GIVE THIS GUY THE HONOR of a base named after him.

[@jonathanholland8133]

And move it out of the south and into the north.

[@davidrutledge1482]

@@jonathanholland8133 you don't understand why most bases are in the South, do you?

[@jonathanholland8133]

@@davidrutledge1482 I understand both the spoken and unspoken reasons. I also know why the bases in the south were often named for Confederate leaders etc etc etc. Frankly I know way more than you assume.

[@carlmally6292]

@@davidrutledge1482 I do not understand why so many were named after horrendously bad southern generals. At least Lee was competent. But Bragg, Polk and Hood were idiots who lost or destroyed their armies. Neither Bragg nor Polk were respected by their subordinates, fellow officers or opponents.

[@rhett4060]

Do YOU KNOW WHY ALL THESE 'FORTS' HAD A NAME CHANGE ? This was done to APPEASE A CERTAIN GROUPE OF 'FOLKS'........

[@bigblue6917]

Invisible wounds which could disable as much as the visible ones. It was not until much later that the mental effects of war was also recognised. World War 1, which started the year chamberlain died, brought us the term shell shocked, which later became battle fatigue and we now know as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In 1940 Britain set up the Home Guard, which was made up of those men who were too young or too old to fight in the armed forces, but could still make a contribution to the war effort by doing the jobs regular troops would have needed to do. Many were veterans of World War 1 and a number of them were inflicted by PTSD and would suffer from things like flashbacks while out on patrol. Men walking down country lanes the had walked there entire lives would start to shake and sweat and in some cases would imagine they were back in France. Expecting at any moment to be shot at. Thankfully many can now get the care, help and attention needed. Thank you for reminding us of the unseen costs of war.

[@kysersose3924]

In some way...I believe that wounds of the mind are much more horrific than wounds of the body. With the body, you can medicate and try to mange the pain. You know what your wound is and how you received it. You can even have a prosthetic. You can adapt and over come. With wounds of the mind and wounds of the soul...there is no prosthetic. You cant treat the wound with medication. The problem is you are locked in your own mind with your wounds. Reliving, time and time again, the horrors that wounded your mind and soul in battle...with no escape. Usually never understanding why or how to adapt. Unfortunately...we are just beginning to understand it.

[@bigblue6917]

@@kysersose3924 So true

[@GorinRedspear]

And the worst part of it all is: PTSD is by no means a new ailment. Ancient Mesopotamian text describe warriors returning home changed men. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, no longer caring about other people getting hurt, ... That is millenia where it was a known condition, and the top dogs just didn't care, and still don't.

[@armorsmith43]

Big Blue some of the cases of PTSD should also be recognized as comorbid with Shell Shock due to the traumatic impacts on the brain.

[@blaidencortel]

Well said.

[@jimmiecox2496]

It amazes me that even Civil War Vets had problems getting compensated for their injuries, especially someone like General Chamberlain. I didn't know he had marital problems after the war.

[@carriebanks-wright333]

Economic war which through the soldier away after using them

[@francisbusa1074]

Bosun Jim, believe me, for generations the VA had not been the greatest help to many wounded vets. It's only been the past 15 years or so that the government has seriously decided to recognize and act on vets' service connected disabilities with any alacrity at all. Government does not know compassion. That's not what government is for. Compassion is manifested by human beings who have the capacity to truly care. Government is only a system. But people in government have the ability to improve the system to make it responsive to relevant human need. Although the VA is vastly better than it was years ago, it still has a ways to go. Fortunately we now have a President who has fought very hard for us.

[@pwb0511]

Sir, this pattern seems to have repeated itself in many other free nations as well. Don’t know about Communist Country’s, might be an interesting study?

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@francisbusa1074 The VA does it's best but it's running on a shoe string ...meanwhile folks like President Obama gave MILLIONS plus to Iran, and many others in government have De funded the VA. Then we have President Trump which is doing so much good & helping the VA and all and the you have ding bats like Nancy who get paid to be traitors along with her buds that just care about themselves and filling their bank accounts and making America a laughing stock of the world. Wait till Nancy finds out that she's giving Trump the right to run two more times if he'd choose to because of her stupid games. I spent 14 yrs in the Army, & wanted to do my 20, I was told the gov. wanted to save money so me and thousands more couldn't do our 20 yrs. I worked all my life & can't collect a dime in social security BUT America gives the Queen of England 40 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE UNITES STATES SOCIAL SECURITY, plus homes, HELLO?! I have to barely live on $1,000.a month, in a crap Hud badly run building with no health/dental care, no car ect. If I had known then what I know now I'd never have joined the Army. Let the government folks kids spend time in the military and see if things wouldn't change fast.

[@tonytiger75]

@@pwb0511 Wanna know how vets are treated in Communist countries? Look at the VA.

[@jeg5gom]

This greatly increases my admiration of this American hero. Thank you.

[@233bedson]

There is a sad parallel between Chamberlain's war wounds and mistreatment by the pension office, and what our current generation of disabled veterans live with today. They receive praises aplenty, but scant actual help.

[@DeathStrikeVirus]

That literally goes back to the Revolutionary war. This country has ALWAYS mistreated its veterans.

[@borninjordan7448]

Bud, I usually don’t get involved in other people’s affairs, but you don’t have to be triggered about it. He was just making an observation. Peace.

[@mikeborgmann]

@@DeathStrikeVirus my grandfather was a German veteran of the 2nd world war..... He received financial compensation until he passed away that is better than any us veteran EXCEPT vets with 100% disability...... Which is NOT easy to get rated at

[@royalirishranger1931]

ITs damed unsettling to witness how quickly the public forgets, my diver lost both legs while moving my command vehicle , I was so lucky not to be in the in the front seat with him. His life was destroyed, he is in constant pain and drinks heavily. I still visit him , but sometimes I think my visits do more harm than good. My int Sgt was killed leaving a nice little wife and two boys , she never remarried , she just devotes her life to her boys. It's just so soul destroying to watch , the daily grind just coping with the after affects , it's these stories that should be told so that people understand the consequences, the price of military action and its harsh reality, the long term costs and pain always seem to be , I just don't have the words to cover it , I will end it there.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Thank you for your service. Some of us will never forget folks like you. I always think of the families at home. While their loved one is over-seas, they are serving too. It must be terribly hard to raise kids with one of the parents so far away.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

@samy701 I have always had the highest regard for anyone who "serves" in our nation's military. The military does not dictate the policies of the government. it exists solely to follow the mandates of the people. The people elect the offices of the government, and the government elects the course of the nation. The military and the government are not to be confused as one and the same. They are separate. Our military has suffered a great deal throughout our nation's history to keep the people of this nation free of foreign dictates. Whether the government's actions are right or wrong, our military men and women deserve to be respected.

[@darcboy1398]

@samy701 wtf dude

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

@samy701 Why are you a jerk, exactly?

[@RakkasanRakkasan]

Thank you sir ! Many, many veterans both north and south suffered for many long years after the war. It is sad to say when trumpets fade and the roll of drums is no longer heard those that did not wear the uniform or shoulder the rifle want to forget. This applies down to today .

[@model-man7802]

I knew he had issues from his wound but I didn't know he was in constant pain,wow.

[@mistervacation23]

Christ almighty, it's like I'm sittin here playing cards with my brother's kids or somethin.

[@jancal9285]

@IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tombstone references are always a treat but seem somewhat random here?

[@mistervacation23]

Just joking around No harm intended

[@stevep5408]

His courage is legendary. His leadership, courage, and strength are amazing.

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

A brilliant video. I knew chamberlain had been wounded & the urethra was involved. As a nurse i suspected what that caused but never found any discussion or documentation of the consequences. This video strikes a particular chord with me. I feel that we still do not support our wounded veterans as we should. A marine said to me "the day i was sworn in i signed a blank check to uncle sam up to & including death". For that we as a country owe more than gratitude. In that conversation he told me that a civilian had referred to vets with PTSD as crazy old vets. This six foot strapping marine stood there with tears in his eyes & voice and his hand on his heart & said "they are not crazy they are wounded in here". Thank you for reminding everyone that all wounds are not visible. Another wonderful video. I love your channel!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

May we remember all their sacrifices. Thank you so much for your loyal support. If there is ever something you would like me to do a video on, please let me know and I will try to produce it.

[@guitarlessonswith4480]

Well done, Sir.

[@byronharano2391]

I admired Col Chamberlain before. I can now know he was always a hero. I love how much he loved his wife. Attention on deck! For Col Chamberlain.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

My admiration for him grew rapidly when I found this out. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

I am a Southerner, now living in Maine, before moving here Joshua Chamberlain was just about the only Federal General Officer who I could speak of without resorting to obscenities. After 10 years here in Maine I am more in awe of that fine Christian Gentleman than I ever was and still cannot speak of any of his peers with anything like courtesy.

[@historicalmistakes8732]

He was truly an incredible man

[@georgesturges2918]

I am 100% VA disabled. I cried hearing this. Im also from Maine and always proud . I used to joke when asked what state I was from , in the Army, I'm from the State that won the Civil War. Then I would explain Im from Maine and little round top. I never knew his suffering after. After 22 years of army service I thought I was wore out but I cant imagine an injury like this.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for your service and thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Please consider subscribing to the channel if you have not done so already. Please check out my other videos, I think you will enjoy them. I have one on Civil War soldiers and ptsd

[@sl5311]

My third great grandfather in and out of old soldier's homes with psychosis. He was in Libby prison. Seen friends get killed.

[@dukeman7595]

That's a damn shame for any man to go through life with such an infliction.. The wound he received denied him of his manhood and the constant pain and infection must have been horrible.. Very sad..

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Yes, it was horrific for Chamberlain and he represents the millions of Americans with "invisible wounds". We must all appreciate their sacrifice.

[@dukeman7595]

@@HistoryGoneWilder Yes sir we do..

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

I think any man given the choice would gladly give his right arm instead of, well you know.

[@ronfisher4965]

Manhood does not mean sexual ability. Real men stand for truth and integrity and act accordingly.

[@jasonroberts6080]

@@ronfisher4965 well put

[@SgtTonysHealthFitness]

This is good solid research. I'm a PhD candidate writing my dissertation on JLC, focusing on the years 1828 to 1863. One of the things that's remarkable about Chamberlain is that his name and deeds died out within 10 years of his death in 1914. An unpublished senior thesis about him was written at Bowdoin in 1945, but nothing was published about him until 1957, then a full biography in 1960. But those books did little to stir interest in JLC. It took Ken Burns and his documentary in 1990 and the Ted Turner produced "Gettysburg" (based on Michael Shaara's novel) to lift Chamberlain out of the archives. There was more written about JLC in the 1990s than in all the years from 1914 to the 90s combined. Even Brewer and Brunswick, Maine didn't erect statues to Chamberlain until the late 1990s and early 2000s. Good work, Have History Will Travel!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

I'm a PhD candidate writing about the Civil War in Appalachia. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing if you have not done so already and check out my other videos.

[@zach7193]

He gave his last full measure of devotion to the Union. Well done.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@zach7193]

@@HistoryGoneWilder your welcome.

[@hawoodjablome6049]

Thank you for this video. I am a disabled veteran. I was blinded while serving in the Iraqi Theater of Operation. I have been fighting for my full disability compensation benefits now for over a decade. I have assisted other veterans with their claims. I do believe that the recent reforms to the VA compensation, pension, and medical systems have done much to provide better services to our nation's veterans. Still, there is a lot to be done. Many veterans return home with invisible wounds. Not all of them, physical. Again thank you for your consideration and continue to champion veteran issues. We must fight for them here, because they fought for us over there.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

You are very welcome. And thank you for your service.

[@rpryce2140]

Thanks for this. One of my ancestors served in the Union Army, was captured and sent to Andersonville. He survived, somehow, but came out a broken man. The attitude you describe affected him as well, because he was denied a pension, in spite of numerous applications and piles of documentation that he was incapacitated by his war experience. After he was killed in a hunting accident (30+ years after the war), his wife continued asking for support, and she was finally given a token amount. Not helping soldiers post-war has a long, unfortunate tradition in the U.S. I'm glad you have raised this issue in this vid. Thanks again.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

You are more than welcome. I thought this topic needed to be addressed, especially with a figure like Chamberlain. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel. Please share the videos to get the word out about channel and videos.

[@bmcg5296]

30 years to receive the medal of honour for the wound he received and the battle at Little Round Top. He suffered horrendous pain all his life is how the man fought. He carried a real wound of disabling urine leakage and infection of his bladder and UTI infections.

[@jayuihlein1664]

I love this story of a great American hero. We could sure use his example today. As a CW reenactor I am proud to learn about this fine man.

[@francisbusa1074]

Jay, my wife and I were civil war re-enactors as well back in the '90's. She represented the U.S. Sanitary Commission, and I was a private in Company E, Second Vermont Regiment of Volunteer Infantry. After we moved to another state, we were asked to come to a Middle School near us, when they would have their Civil War unit, and we would appear in our period correct dress. I would be decked out in uniform, full marching and battle gear, including my 1861 Springfield musket. We would share with the kids what the daily life of soldiers was like, what they ate, how they marched and fought. I also discussed why the Civil War happened, and why it became necessary. We were a sight to behold when coming on to campus. No hassels about the musket or bayonet either. I guess they realized what we were all about. It was fun. We even played Civil War music for them.

[@prestonmoore2209]

@@francisbusa1074 that's awesome, wish my school had something like this. But alas, we're in California. We get some great gold Rush reenactment though!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@jameswithers2334]

@@prestonmoore2209 I don't have the reference handy, but I remember reading that California furnished more men per capita than any state. They served in regiments raised in other states so weren't counted as Californians. Got to check that out to see if it's true or not.

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Joshua Chamberlain and Winfield Scott Hancock are my two favorite Union generals.

[@amain325]

Indeed Hancock is a much overlooked hero.

[@paulpowell4871]

GS Patton was a young man and West Pointer tasked with escorting duties for the 50th anniversary tour of the Battle of Gettysburg. By chance, his fell the honor of Leading Chamberlain.

[@gregroberts9361]

cool factoid!

[@richardbrenner6402]

Wasn't Chamberlain too Ill to attend?

[@SatinLotus]

Another little fact, look what Patton said about Chamberlain. Remember Patton's grandfather died at Gettysburg with the ANV

[@Tapioca674]

@@richardbrenner6402 That’s my understanding as well.

[@LordKerry]

And yet in 2020 nothing has changed, Vets with invisible injuries are still treated as if there is nothing wrong with us

[@tomservo5347]

I'm a ticking time bomb with a compromised heart (myocarditis) that I nearly died of while on active duty with the Army. Since I'm 'perfectly normal' I don't get any compensation even though the German doctors said I could have a relapse and/or increased risk of heart attack as I age. Yea, real comforting.

[@RalphReagan]

Chamberlain was one of the few my grandfather respected

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Confederate General John B. Gordon never forgot the respect shown to his men by Chamberlain and Chamberlain's men at the surrender ceremony.

[@RalphReagan]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns Chamberlain was one of a few yankees mentioning by name was not an offense

[@lindatyson7625]

I am 73y/o he is my great, great, or great grandaughter of Joshua Chamberlain.

[@wanderinghistorian]

Chamberlain is one of my heroes. I never knew this. I am so sad. But you have drawn my attention to this injustice towards veterans, and I shall not forget it.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@davehallett3128]

I respect the man even more now. Thanks for educating us

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@1982nsu]

I have a framed photograph of Chamberlain in my living room. When people asked me "Who is that?" I tell them "That is the greatest American that ever lived."

[@geofreycrow9663]

Damn this is so sad. Especially the part about him and Fanny. Pretty sure I'd rather have lost an arm or leg

[@ronaldshank7589]

Imagine not being able to make love to your Wife. That is it's own form of Hell on Earth!

[@jasonroberts6080]

He prob thought he would have been better off dead. Maybe that's where his so called abusive behavior manifested from. This man was a real man, even as incapacitated as he became from sacrificing his civilian lifestyle.

[@jasonroberts6080]

@@ronaldshank7589 imagine lying in a bed dying insufferably instead. No win situation.

[@davids9520]

I thought this was going to be a video was going reduce Chamberlain in the eyes of history. Instead it adds to the legend and bravery of the man. An even greater American hero, than just the winner of a medal. Thanks for the video.

[@drfranklippenheimer8743]

My impression as well. Well done.

[@NZRic001]

What a very well crafted documentary! This is full of great details, information, and even relevance to the issues of wounded veterans today. This should be on mainstream access channels as this is what history is about. 'Well Done" falls too short....

[@fazbell]

So sad. War is truly hell......for everyone concerned.

[@leighfoulkes7297]

One of my favorite novels "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemmingway is all about seen and unseen wounds from war. I'm surprised and not surprised that this was never successfully turned into a good movie.

[@Aramis419]

My Maine man, pots and pans! You are NOT forgotten, JLC!

[@dawsonl]

Thank you. I literally had no idea that he suffered like this. Your words about the American public turning their backs on the veterans are chilling. How long before the public turns its back on the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan?

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

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[@dnwlogisticsllc8609]

Chamberlain is definitely one of my favorites from the Civil War. I never knew that he was wounded and that wound would persist throughout his life. Col Chamberlain was incredible.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel. Please check out my other videos. I think you will enjoy them.

[@ericcif68]

Thank you, I live in the town next to Brunswick where he lived and is buried. I'm also a permanently disabled veteran.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for your service and thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@markbotta8567]

The wonderful PBS Civil War series of the 1980s noted Chamberlain's suffering and death due to his wound. You have provided a more in-depth view of how this affected his life post-war. It is astounding that he could serve three terms as governor of Maine. An amazing video about him and other soldiers like him. Well done!

[@nbwall56]

Thank you so much for this post. We need to hear these stories. Chamberlain was a true American hero.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Yes he was. May we remember all veterans with "invisible wounds" and not forget them.

[@robbenn69]

I am astounded that his story has gone unknown by a wider public. Thank you for this video.

[@JohnP538]

The Last Salute of the Army of Northern Virginia: "At such a time and under such conditions I thought it eminently fitting to show some token of our feeling, and I therefore instructed my subordinate officers to come to the position of 'salute' in the manual of arms as each body of the Confederates passed before us. "It was not a 'present arms,' however, not a 'present,' which then as now was the highest possible honor to be paid even to a president. It was the 'carry arms,' as it was then known, with musket held by the right hand and perpendicular to the shoulder. I may best describe it as a marching salute in review. "When General Gordon came opposite me I had the bugle blown and the entire line came to 'attention,' preparatory to executing this movement of the manual successively and by regiments as Gordon's columns should pass before our front, each in turn." Instructions had been given; and when the head of each division column comes opposite our group, our bugle sounds the signal and instantly our whole line from right to left, regiment by regiment in succession, gives the soldier’s salutation, from the “order arms” to the old “carry”- the marching salute. Gordon at the head of the column, riding with heavy spirit and downcast face, catches the sound of shifting arms, looks up, and, taking the meaning, wheels superbly…with profound salutation as he drops the point of his sword to the boot toe; then facing to his own command, gives word for his successive brigades to pass us with the same position of the manual, honor answering honor. That was the really the greatest moment for Joshua Chamberlain after four years of hell, a profound salute. www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/last-salute-army-northern-virginia armyhistory.org/honor-answering-honor-bloody-chamberlain-and-the-surrender-at-appomattox/

[@byronharano2391]

John thank you. So many in our Nation want to remove our History as Americans and sadly especially Confederate history. Even our most darkest moments in our Great Nation's history should be acknowledged; not removed and hidden away.

[@flankspeed]

@@byronharano2391 A good point. Mistakes bring the most salutory lessons, after all....

[@JohnP538]

@@byronharano2391 I have relatives who died on both sides. Shelly Foote mentioned the soldiers yarn about "the last camp" where the coffee was always hot, the fires warm and the spirits of old friends could gather as comrades not bothered the color of their uniform. I'd like to think they found it.

[@byronharano2391]

@@JohnP538 John nice of you to share. How are the family reunions? Thank you again John.

[@byronharano2391]

@Todd Marcum That is a quote from someone's speech. Not the opinion of the person posting this.

[@suzannemckenzie2873]

Excellent documentary! Thank you. So many wounds are not seen but the public, both physical and mental. God bless all our wounded Veterans. Retired Navy Nurse.

[@ricardoaguirre6126]

He had another close call late in the war when he was hit in the chest by a bullet but a framed picture of his wife deflected it.

[@almilani4300]

Ruby- dont take your love to town !

[@lunadevass5561]

@@almilani4300 Billy dont be a hero(paper lace).

[@paratrooper7340]

There is no better feeling than walking along knowing I served my country to the best of my ability during some pretty horrific times. That my brothers in arms are treated poorly by our government and ignored by our fellow citizens just breaks my heart, knowing as I do a few of the boys who never came home and the few who did broken and alone.

[@forwardobserver6441]

My great great grandfather H a Lott- came home after being wounded and a prisoner and worked his farm on a crutch for 55 more years. Amazing men back then

[@forwardobserver6441]

Today they get butt hurt if they someone doesn’t pull the same lever, know the same buzz word, or feel the same as them. I guess our grandfathers and great- great great grandfathers had that toxic masculinity

[@FreedomFox1]

This is such a touching and important video. People with invisible disabilities go through things that the rest of us could never imagine.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Absolutely. I hoped this video would bring more attention to invisible wounds. Whether that be wounds covered by clothes or psychological. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@jamesbreeden3061]

One has to ponder on how many people you see every day that are suffering from something which is kept secret for reasons only they know. I think the older a person gets, the more likely they are suffering from something, whether it is an injury, a traumatic experience, a sin or just a feeling of loneliness or sorrow. Imagine a youthful person enduring this for their whole life. May God's mercy be shown upon them in Jesus Christ's name- Amen.

[@tva7263]

The video was well done! For twenty four years I have worked at the Joshua Chamberlain Museum, currently serving as one of the two site managers. His obituary states death due to complications from gunshot wound and was filled out by one to the two doctors who saved his life at Petersburg, Abner Shaw. I can say assuredly that most people do not know the extent he suffered. His wife struggled with her eye site eventually going blind late in life. They both lost three of their five children the last, a little girl, passing in 1865 not long after Joshua Chamberlain came home; she was only a few months of age. Chamberlain would occasionally be bed ridden due to his wound but often would work from bed. After surgery to close the fistula in 1883, and against his doctors wishes, he was up and walking for short distances after only ten days. I encourage all to come and visit his house, pictured in this video, it is through such support the museum continues! Thanks again for the video

[@bravo20vet12]

Brutal,and what a great soldier he was,to suffer like that the rest of his life.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

I am from the UK and my family has long had an interest in the Civil War. We visited Gettysburg, PA in 1999. Chamberlain is truly an American hero and Maine should be proud of him.

[@stonesinmyblood27]

WoW! That was a great informative video. Not just of Chamberlain but if wounds of war not seen. This topic is present for every war.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Absolutely, I hope people understand that all wars produce veterans with "invisible wounds"

[@epramos6800]

Honor all our veterans... Thankd for your service now and In the past...

[@brucesims3228]

Had an opportunity to read a bio of Chamberlain (see: In the Hands of Providence) and noted that it did no good service to the incredible record this man accrued. Author of many books, military leader, governor, and college president is only a portion of what he did with his life. It's almost difficult to believe what Chamberlain squeezed into a single life. A great man and someone to serve as a model anytime I start feeling sorry for myself.

[@Eremon1]

The wounds of war are many. Not all are visible. A wounded mind can often be worse than any physical injury. I may not agree with the reasons behind any war but I thank the men and women who serve in any branch of the armed forces for their bravery, sacrifice and service. Those of us that have not served will never truly understand.

[@eNosArmory]

My father served his country... fought in a war... a war that has left him with emotional and physical wounds that I have witnessed my entire life. These wounds he dealt with on his own terms... ignoring and covering the effects they had so he could provide for his family and succeed in life. But eventually they caught up with him... the pain... the injury... the effects. He had to have a catheter permanently installed to help with effects of his physical wounds... he is on medication and therapy to deal with damage to his nervous system due to defoliant exposure, mimicking Parkinsons he shakes and has tremors. Night terrors, daily nurses, a retirement sucked dry, and golden years stolen from a man who served 2 combat tours for his country. My mother promised a life with a man she loved... only to see him wither away, and all that remains is a shell she has never known. But he served in a war you do not cover... like thousands of veterans... he doesn't make the cut. While you are researching a man who could not pee... many of us live with a man who cannot pee. War for you is history... war for us is a Father... a Son... a Brother... we live what you read. I majored in History in college... I worked for the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park... But I realized that despite my love of history.... people like my father and thousands of veterans of combat that live among us struggle to deal with their experiences and wounds... and my efforts in looking to the past, were better spent looking to the future. So I quit my job... and started helping people see a better tomorrow.

[@brt-jn7kg]

So here we are 155years later and vets are still getting screwed!

[@pieceofschmidtgames6389]

Oof my ancestor took like 8 bullets throughout the war. He later got addicted to laudanum.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Let us all remember their sacrifice. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@blaidencortel]

Hard to blame him. Do you know if he ever overcame the addiction?

[@pieceofschmidtgames6389]

Nope died 15 years after the war ended. He didnt even get an honorable discharge it was disability.

[@crgrier]

Mmmm, laudanum. The aspirin of the 19th century before they understood addiction. I always got a giggle watching my kids play Oregon Trail because laudanum was one of the standard supplies.

[@SatinLotus]

My grt grandfather took 7 separate wounds but killed atleast 20 Yankees, haha, kinda like Forrest. 29 horses shot out from under him but he shot 30 Yankees. He was "a horse ahead" his words

[@drakkonusfrostburn4038]

I have tears in my eyes listening to this hero's story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@herbpyle712]

My favorite general, hero on and off the battlefield.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@johnnychaos152]

I served in the Army from 1996 to 2017 and notched 13 deployments in that time. Today I'm on my 3rd marriage, my oldest child hasn't spoken to me in 4 years, I'm completely deaf in one ear, I've had one knee replacement surgery, and I've got a piece of a mortar round lodged next to my lung that causes constant pain and infections but is impossible to remove safely. Im lucky to sleep maybe 2 hours a night but I refuse the toxic cocktail of meds that the VA shovels at me and just self medicate with alcohol. Were it not for a noticeable limp you would never know there is anything wrong with me if you saw me out somewhere. It was an epic struggle to get the ball rolling on my disability benefits and sadly enough a LOT of people immediately assume that I'm just a lazy bum mooching off of the government because I generally LOOK okay. The fact of the matter is that I would give every penny back just to be able to sleep, hear, breathe, and be sober without being in agony every second of my life.

[@amain325]

God bless you, sir.

[@1oldgit]

Yes I did know of this and a sad indictment on all involved in pension administration at the time considering his part at Gettysburg and elsewhere.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@SatinLotus]

What about his part at Gettysburg? Seriously what about it. Tell me how the 15 Alabama could have rolled up the whole union army? I can give you references if you like about the non viability of big round top for Confederate use in offensive action aswell as Confederate and some union remarks on how even they wondered how it was so important and impressive that he with the high ground beat back a all day marched regiment suffering from exhaustion and dehydration with only half it's number present at the moment with the rest of it's brigade cutup all down the line offering no support from trouble of their own. The real fighting was down the hill in the jagged rocks not up top. If any reference of courage is to be awarded it should be to the men of Alabama who even had the power to push up that hill and 7 times no less

[@SatinLotus]

All while fighting against the better judgement of their own overall commander J Longstreet who was in essence trying to "teach Lee a lesson" pfft get smart

[@marcuswoods4131]

What an excellent presentation! Thank you.

[@acdragonrider]

My favorite general. Thank you for doing this research and going so in depth

[@Drew791]

Well technically Brigadier General

[@taloob493]

@@Drew791 well technically brevet major general

[@Drew791]

@@taloob493 yes you are right. By Abraham Lincoln himself no less.

[@ChuckDebWood]

Really appreciate your work and your inclusion of the veterans with unseen wounds. Having served in the Army for 29 years, I was later diagnosed with ALS. Veterans (and professional athletes) are twice as likely to be stricken with the disease. Cause...unknown. But I am happy to report that the VA in Texas has taken exceptional care of me and I am a rare case that has survived many years past expected. There is still some good news out there. But thank you for your videos. You’re doing a great job!

[@mikesuggs1642]

This Man and his Men held off charge after charge of Alabamians and Hoods Texans on July 2nd 1863 on little round top? For those that may not be aware? Hoods Texans were some of the most ferocious and skilled fighters in Lee’s Army! They were a terror to the Union Army in many a battlefield! At Gettysburg they took the devils den and helped capture the peach orchard and wreck the Union 3rd corps! But as they climbed little round top, General Hood was wounded and out of the fight and Colonel Oates didn’t stop his men to refill their canteens so they were out of water! When they encountered Chamberlains men at the top of the hill with Chamberlains brave determination to hold his ground at all cost! It made all the difference!

[@JD_79]

I've had infected kidney stones before and the pain was excruciating. How did this guy live with that kind of pain?

[@marcelogartner9450]

General Chamberlain is a Soldier we have to look up to!

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Absolutely. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@Shogun459]

He's Nailed it. Pain killers kept me working for decades. Then I quit taking them and could no longer work. All from an service injury in 1982.

[@jimkadel3003]

One of my great grandfathers, a well liked PA farmer, who was a little bit older (33 yrs), and so those that volunteered with him elected him their lieutenant. In Civil War days the men could elect their lieutenants. As a result, at the siege of Petersburg, he had to formally dismiss his men from outside the trenches. A Confederate sharpshooter shot him through the arm pit; the bullet punctured his lung and exited at the base of his spine. He lay on the field overnight as everyone thought him dead. However, he eventually recovered (or I would not be here :>), and lived to 1905, but, of course, his lung was never re-inflated. He wanted 50% disability from our government which had to be applied for, every ten years. The government would only pay him 25% disability. Before this video, I didn't realize that this man was part of a great majority (in terms of amputation/non-amputation) of those wounded in this War.

[@timothykuring3016]

There's a big civil war cemetery here in Milwaukee. A huge "haunted house" was built for the veterans. I call it a haunted house because that's the way it has appeared in recent years. I suspect it has always been perceived as a haunted house, full of dying veterans, next to the cemetery. It was undoubtedly a beautiful place, and they spared no expense in building a palace/fortress for the veterans. They built the rail to give veterans access to the city, and it brought people from the city to visit and the park on the weekends, boating and hiking, fishing, and riding, and a theater with opera and Vaudeville, all in the vicinity of the veteran's home. It was a great idea. But a newspaper from 1898, sadly implies that it was a generally dark and forbidding old mansion, when it notes that even the veterans home was lit up for the 4th of July celebrations. In the last year, they have put up scaffolding and begun repairs on the building. I hear it will have 60 some odd apartments for veterans and even some for veterans and their families. Those are some lucky veterans. The park is beautiful, and always getting better, except for the smoking ban. I have to worry about lighting a cigarette when I'm standing under the massive oaks, on the bedrock of Milwaukee, on a windy winter night overlooking the whole city. Second hand smoke in the wind over Milwaukee.

[@timothykuring3016]

The haunted spirit of the place reflected a kind of separation, even when honored and given the place of the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee, and even when every effort was made to bring people from the city to the veterans on their holiday picnics. I picture the veterans looking out of their windows in their latter years, the sounds of laughter and children playing on one side, to the East, and to the West, rank upon rank of veteran graves. No one is stepping out of formation there as they wait for the resurrection.

[@timothykuring3016]

The haunted spirit of the place reflected a kind of separation, even when honored and given the place of the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee, and even when every effort was made to bring people from the city to the veterans on their holiday picnics. I picture the veterans looking out of their windows in their latter years, the sounds of laughter and children playing on one side, to the East, and to the West, rank upon rank of veteran graves. No one is stepping out of formation there as they wait for the resurrection.

[@92GreyBlue]

I see a lot of similarities between veterans with invisible wounds and those who suffer from depression and other forms of mental illness that nobody seems to believe.

[@billknapp8750]

My great great grandfather was wounded in the left leg at the battle of pumpkin vine creek in 1864, 21st Wisconsin regiment, ended his time in the war. It never really healed for the rest of his life...

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for sharing. My ancestor was wounded as well. Also, thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@bernardprice8551]

Government's attitude to wounded and disabled veterans hasn't changed much over the years. After every war the solemn promises they make to veterans that they will be taken care of are never met in their entirety.

[@robertmiller3097]

I'm a Southerner, with 9 CSA veterans of which I am extremely proud,, but I knew about Chamberlain way before the movie came out. In fact I visited that spot in full knowledge of it several years before the movie. I caught the Civil War bug in the early 80s and started visiting places soon after. Not many people were up there then. When I went back after the movie it was crowded. The power of film is amazing. Most of the people who visit these places don't really know anything. It is a sideshow to them. Too bad. You can tell they only know the surface.

[@tomv.l.345]

Also don't forget the ones with psychological wounds.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Exactly.

[@SatinLotus]

You mean shirkers? Yeah shirkers, war ain't pretty anyone who goes by choice should have their head examined for lack of viable brain cells, thank God for our boneheads (USMC) btw. Furthermore, the military should not be used for college and college alone, that attracts bums not killers which is what is needed, if not for a vagina I'd be combat. HM1 USN, kiss my marine green navy blue ass 😘

[@tomv.l.345]

I mean ptsd, wich was not known in those days.

[@joycekoch5746]

The death of Chamberlain's fried John Thomas outside of Richmond is a sad story. John Thomas became his best friend when Chamberlain was 13 and the years that followed. I think Chamberlain must have been grieved that he didn't take better care of his friend and he was responsible for what happened to him. His wife was almost as equally anguished.

[@darylwilliams7883]

Another insightful video.

[@midiot777]

Great video. Chamberlain was a true hero in every sense. A truly moral and brave man. thanks from Vegas

[@jackcoleman5955]

Thank you for the diligent research. I’m saddened to hear of these difficulties. I guess even our heroes still have to face life’s mundane challenges. And thinking of Chamberlain struggling with that terrible injury in private for 30+ years...

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel.

[@lafeeshmeister]

I'm disabled and it's unseeable. It's a spinal injury. It's been almost a decade. It's painful every day. Thank you for this video. I knew Chamberlain's story because I'm an historian of U.S. history but I didn't know this.

[@dragdragon23]

They should make a Tv special on this and used the actor from Gettysburg to do it.

[@blaidencortel]

Yes! Jeff Daniels portrayal of Chamberlain is one of the best things about the movie Gettysburg.

[@mickbusby1307]

One of the real heroes of the American Civil War!

[@iratespartan13]

Your work product improves with each vid. Factual and filled with emotion. Outstanding.

[@HistoryGoneWilder]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all the support.

[@midgebarker4022]

Its a miracle he survived the charge of confederate earthworks at Petersburg. Any man that charges an enemy's trenches, already expects to die and does it anyway, has my ultimate Respect.