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Who was in the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit, commanded by white Colonel Robert Shaw
Who was the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
54 regiment is about?
The 54th Regiment of Massachusetts was a Volunteer Infantry that showed an extended service in the American Civil War. It consisted of black soldiers.
What is a 54 MA Regiment?
This is the famous Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment, colored troops. They were led by white officers, Colonel Robert Shaw commanding
Who is Adam Hitler?
Hitler, Adam Union Infantry 16th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Who lead the 54 Massachusetts war?
Robert Gould Shaw lead the 54 Massachusetts
What has the author Daniel Oakey written?
Daniel Oakey has written: 'History of the Second Massachusetts regiment of infantry' -- subject(s): 2d, History, Massachusetts Infantry, Massachusetts Infantry. 2d Regiment, 1861-1865, Regimental histories, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, 2nd, United States, United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1864)
How did the 54th Massachusetts infantry affect the civil war?
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Why was the 54th Massachusetts infantry unique?
They were the first black army
Facts about 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry?
The 54 Massachusetts was composed of African American soldiers. They were considered volunteers because they refused to take lower pay than the white soldiers. Instead of taking lower pay, they decided to not be paid at all, so it would be said that they volunteered. Several enlisted because after a certain amount of time, they would gain their freedom.
What has the author Alonzo Hall Quint written?
Alonzo Hall Quint has written: 'The record of the Second Massachusetts infantry, 1861-65' -- subject(s): 2d, History, Massachusetts Infantry, Massachusetts Infantry. 2d Regt, Regimental histories, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'Common-Sense Christianity'
Meaning of number in 54th Massachusetts infantry?
The meaning of the number has no particular significance. Permission to form a militia regiment was granted by the US War Department to the Governor of a state. I suppose the "54" was the next available number.
