The Travelers Gift Ch 5

• David readies himself, anticipating the dizziness, and finds himself amid intense noise

Gettysburg

• A man pulls David down, urging him to take cover from bullets and cannon fire
• The man identifies himself as Chamberlain of the Twentieth Maine
• David is confused and scared amidst the violent battle, surrounded by wounded and dying soldiers
• David realizes he is in the middle of the Civil War
• Chamberlain explains they're facing Lee’s Confederate army
• Chamberlain's brothers, Tom and John, appear with John helping with the wounded and Tom assisting with the regiment
• Chamberlain points out the Confederate army massing below
• David asks Chamberlain who he is and why David is there

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

• Chamberlain reveals he was a schoolteacher and has been dreaming of David
• Chamberlain says he joined the Union army because it’s the right thing to do
• Chamberlain recalls the horrors of the battle and says this is the first time in history that men have fought to set another man free
• Chamberlain says the Union army is fighting for each other, irrespective of whether they have seen black skin before

The Union Line

• Chamberlain reveals that he didn’t choose this place and was placed here, at the extreme left of the Union army
• Confederate army flanking would overrun the Union and the Army of the Potomac would be forfeit
• The Rebel yell signals an imminent attack
• A cannon shell hits the rock they're standing on
• They seek protection behind the wall
• Chamberlain orders his men to fire, resulting in heavy losses for the Rebels
• The Rebels retreat
• David questions Chamberlain regarding his purpose
• Chamberlain mentions he's a teacher with a cause and regards himself as stubborn
• Chamberlain reveals he had something written for David
• Chamberlain retrieves a tobacco pouch containing a small, folded piece of paper for David
• Chamberlain advises David to read it to leave

The Tide Turns

• Sergeant Tozier reports heavy losses and a vulnerable flank
• A young soldier reports the Rebels are reinforced
• Colonel Vincent is dead
• Ammunition is critically low
• Chamberlain refuses to retreat
• Rebel yells grow louder
• Chamberlain, despite the dire situation, is calm
• Chamberlain orders a bayonet charge.
• The Union soldiers charge downhill, surprising the Confederate force
• The Confederate soldiers retreat
• Chamberlain has captured a Rebel officer
• David sits contemplating the battle

The Third Decision for Success

• David opens the paper and reads Chamberlain's message, titled "The Third Decision for Success"
• The document contains the wisdom to learn during this trip of time travel
• David acknowledges this is why he was sent here
• "I am a person of action," says the opening statement
• Actions speak louder than words, so be lively and prosperous
• Inspire others, be a leader
• Be courageous in your decisions
• In summary, be a person of action