4-Mercy at Appomat v. Appomattox o When the sectional crisis led to the civil war in 1861 Chamberlain felt a strong urge to fight to save the union Offered a year's travel with pay in Europe in 1862 to study languages, he instead volunteered his military services to Maine's governor. He was soon made lieutenant colonel of the 20th Maine volunteer Infantry Regiment. o From Antietam in 1862 to the triumphal grand review of the armies in May of 1865, Chamberlain saw much of the war in the East, including 24 battles and numerous skirmishes He was wounded six times-once, almost fatally-and had six horses shot from under him W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E When the sectional crisis led to the Civil War in 1861, Chamberlain felt a strong urge to fight to save the union. Offered a year's travel with pay in Europe in 1862 to study languages, he instead volunteered his military services to Maine's governor. He was soon made lieutenant colonel of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. From Antietam in 1862 to the triumphal grand review of the armies in May of 1865, Chamberlain saw much of the war in the East, including 24 battles and numerous skirmishes. He was wounded six times—once, almost fatally—and had six horses shot from under him. To be continued on the next page. V. Appomattox Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox