Pretty much. The dead even included the commander.
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
No. Reinforcements were arriving, but even with all those men, fort Wagner was never taken. However, the 54th Massachusetts regiment was a precedent for African Americans fighting in the Civil War.
Because it was where the 54th Mass. was first organized.
because emancipation proclamation granted them thoses rights
commander Robert commanded the 54th regimen which was a regimen of African Americans
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
54th Massachusetts - among others.
The men of the 54th charged the fort Wagner before being forced back.
After the battle at Fort Wagner, the 54th Regiment earned the respect they deserved.
Fort Wagner.
Fort Wagner.
The battle of Fort Wagner, near Charleston.
No. Reinforcements were arriving, but even with all those men, fort Wagner was never taken. However, the 54th Massachusetts regiment was a precedent for African Americans fighting in the Civil War.
The 54th Massachusetts infantry (coloured) regiment.
becuase
54th Massachusetts Regiment lead by Col. Shaw A statue commemorating this regiment stands in front of the Government State House on the square in Boston.
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry