20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1862-1865
gptkbp:artifacts Artifacts displayed in museums
gptkbp:battle gptkb:20th_Maine_flag
gptkbp:branch gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:casualties Over 300
gptkbp:colors Blue and gray uniforms
gptkbp:combat_history Maintained military traditions after the war
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Joshua_L._Chamberlain
gptkbp:commemoration Participated in Civil War reenactments
Events held on anniversaries of battles
gptkbp:community_events Local events honoring the regiment
gptkbp:community_support Supported by local communities during the war
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact Featured in books and films about the Civil War
gptkbp:descendant Descendants of soldiers honor their legacy
gptkbp:disbanded 1865
gptkbp:educational_programs Programs to educate about Civil War history
gptkbp:engagement gptkb:American_Civil_War
1865
gptkbp:formed 1862
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Maine
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:Maine_state_flag
gptkbp:historical_achievement Recognized for bravery at Gettysburg
gptkbp:historical_documentation Regimental history published in 1886
gptkbp:historical_figures Notable figures associated with the regiment
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced perceptions of Maine's role in the Civil War
gptkbp:historical_legacy Legacy of courage and sacrifice
gptkbp:historical_research Subject of numerous historical studies
gptkbp:historical_significance Defended the left flank at Gettysburg
gptkbp:historical_tours Tours of significant battle sites
gptkbp:history Supported by local historical societies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for military units
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:20th_Maine_Monument_at_Gettysburg
gptkbp:motto “ The 20th Maine will hold this position at all costs.”
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_20th
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Little_Round_Top
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Union_Army
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Efforts to preserve battlefields
gptkbp:publications Books and articles published about the regiment
gptkbp:recruitment Maine citizens
Maine towns
gptkbp:resting_place National cemeteries
gptkbp:reunion Annual reunions after the war
gptkbp:scholarships Scholarships established in their honor
gptkbp:service_history Participated in over 30 battles
gptkbp:service_years 1000 soldiers
gptkbp:size gptkb:Regiment
gptkbp:state gptkb:Maine
gptkbp:training_programs Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine
gptkbp:unit_history Part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps
gptkbp:veterans Surviving members formed veterans' organizations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Joshua_L._Chamberlain
gptkb:Chamberlain's_Charge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5