What did Chamberlain command at the Battle of Five Forks?
Cavalry
Artillery
Regiment
Brigade
Answer
Brigade. At the Battle of Five Forks, Joshua Chamberlain led a brigade, not a larger formation like a division or corps. He assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps under compelling circumstances when its previous commander fell severely wounded
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