At Gettysburg, a flanking maneuver threatened the Union's position. Chamberlain was at the end of the line, if his position didn't hold, the Northern Army could have been outflanked. In other words, defeat was definitely possible. To make matters worse, Chamberlain's men were out of ammo. How could they fight the imminent attack of the rebels?
Chamberlain ordered a bayonet charge. It worked. The Northern flank held, and the South was on its way to a disastrous defeat at Gettysburg. For his heroism at Little Round Top, he received the nation's highest tribute: the Medal of Honor.
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