Gettysburg: Chamberlain's "Lost" Company
19th Century
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15m
At Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, the men of the 20th Maine Infantry found themselves at the far left of the Union line on Little Round Top. Company B played a crucial role in repelling the confederate attackers. This video explores their story—what they faced, how they fought, and why their stand became one of the most iconic moments of the Civil War.
Join James from Project Past as he uncovers the sacrifice of the soldiers who stood their ground.
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