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Whom did colonel Robert Shaw command?
He was in command of the all black 54th Regiment. It was the 54th Massachusetts Infanty made up of African American soldiers.
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.
Who was col Robert shaw?
he was the leader of the 54th regiment in the Civil War
How did colonel shaw die?
He died leading the 54th Massachussetts (coloured) Regiment at the siege of Fort Wagner in the assault of July 18, 1863, after having reached the crest of the fort's earthworks slope.
Who was Robert Gould Shaw?
He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
Who was the officer in charged of the 54th regiment?
Colonel Robert G. Shaw was the commander of the Maine's 54th (colored) Infantry Regiment.
Who was in the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit, commanded by white Colonel Robert Shaw
Was the 54th regiment after the Battle of Fredericksburg?
Yes, the first all African-American 54th regiment was established in January, 1863, while the Battle of Fredericksburg was fought in December, 1862. The 54th was lead by Colonel Robert Shaw, who died in battle with his men. The movie 'Glory' is based on the 54th regiment.
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
Whom did colonel Robert Shaw command?
He was in command of the all black 54th Regiment. It was the 54th Massachusetts Infanty made up of African American soldiers.
Why is the 54th regiment important?
The 54th regiment was the first all black regiment to fight in the Civil War. It was authorized in March 1863, and was commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.When the 54th fought to try and capture a fort over half of them were killed, including their own Colonel Shaw. However, because of the 54th, black men became a larger part of the Union Army, and were awarded for their courage and bravery.
What was Robert gould shaw's position in the civil war?
he was the colonel of the 54th Massachusetts which was the first all black regiment ever
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.
Was colonel Robert shaw in the civil war?
Yes he was in the CIVIL war. He was in charge of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The first African American Regiment.
What was the name of the famous black regiment that fought for the union?
The 54th Massachusetts was the first African American regiment that was recruited in the North. They first saw combat duty at the Battle of Fort Wagner.The regiment was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He was the son of a wealthy Northern abolitionist.
Who was col Robert shaw?
he was the leader of the 54th regiment in the Civil War
Who did the govenor Andrew choose to lead the 54th regiment?
Robert Shaw
