Chamberlain's Gettysburg Medal Found

[Saxman]

http://now.msn.com/gen-joshua-chamberlains-missing-medal-mailed-to-maine#scpshrjwfbs

The original Medal of Honor presented to Bvt. Major General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg has recently been found. The medal was discovered inside a book purchased at a rummage sale, and anonymously returned to the Pejepscot Historical Society in Brunswick. The medal was authenticated as the original medal presented to Chamberlain in 1893, which was subsequently lost. A second, redesigned medal issued in 1904 is currently on display in Bowdoin College.

[Hajo]

Chamberlain a great story.  I recently watched Gettysburg produced by Ted Turner again.  I dusted off the old VCR and slipped the tapes in.

Great movie.  Great stars in the movie.  I know the movie was embellished somewhat for drama but the basic facts of the battle were very

well recreated.

[Plawranc]

I find that the US Civil War is quite possibly the most interesting period of history outside of the Classical Era. It is absolutely intricate in all areas, personal, political and military. Each soldier in that war knew someone on the other side and had their own beliefs on who or what they were fighting for and against. It showed some of the most amazing examples of generalship and military genius in the history of warfare. And it is made all the more amazing by the simple fact that such a wide ranging and brutal conflict, was fought over only several states and held the fate of the most significant nation of modern times in the balance.

Its truly fantastic when history, however small, is brought to life

[Shane]

They already edited wiki too... 

[MrGeezer]

Accurate Civil War movies are few and far between.

[Saxman]

Accurate Civil War movies are few and far between.

Gettysburg is definitely one of the best. Not just accuracy, but just plain good as a movie, too (Gods and Generals was awful).

[LCADolby]

See Rules #2, #4

[SmokinLoon]

See Rules #2, #4

[Golfer]

See Rules #2, #4

[LCADolby]

See Rule #14

[Slate]

See Rule #14

[SmokinLoon]

See Rule #14

[Saxman]

Y'know, I'd really love to not see this thread get locked because a story about a lost piece of history being returned turned into a political debate. 

[Skuzzy]

It won't Saxman. 

Let the bannings commence!

[macleod01]

Gettysburg is definitely one of the best. Not just accuracy, but just plain good as a movie, too (Gods and Generals was awful).

couldn't agree more. I live watching it and although I have never studied the ACW, the film shows alot of what it was like. I study Napoleonic and so was aware of the tactics used but the film really brings it to life. Combine that with the fact that I am a real pain in the backside to let watch history films as i pick them apart, i was very impressed with the way it was portrayed. Correct weapons, misfires, people walking barefoot and several other things just made it a great film!

I find that the US Civil War is quite possibly the most interesting period of history outside of the Classical Era. It is absolutely intricate in all areas, personal, political and military. Each soldier in that war knew someone on the other side and had their own beliefs on who or what they were fighting for and against. It showed some of the most amazing examples of generalship and military genius in the history of warfare. And it is made all the more amazing by the simple fact that such a wide ranging and brutal conflict, was fought over only several states and held the fate of the most significant nation of modern times in the balance.

I disagree, but I feel that maybe that is the curse of all historians. I find the Napoleonic wars to be the most interesting. however I agree that the ACW is very interesting, just maybe not THE most but I shall agree to disagree

It won't Saxman. 

Let the bannings commence!

Ooooch! This made me laugh!