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What happened during 54th Massachusetts Regiment and the Battle of Fort Wagner?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe 54th Massachusetts regiment did loose the battle, but they are the most remembered African American army because they fought as hard as they could and it was the end of slavery!
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What happened to the 54th Massachusetts when they fought at Wagner?
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
When did Second Battle of Fort Wagner happen?
Second Battle of Fort Wagner happened on 1863-07-18.
The 54th union army regiment that fought bravely at the battle of fort Wagner was made up of who?
It was mainly made up of free slaves, it was led by Robert Shaw. They were most famous on their attack of fort wagner.
Who won the battle fort Wagner?
i believe the main event of the battle of fort of battery wgner was the 54th Massachusetts voluntary infantry, an all black regiment attacking the confederates. Even the the regiment did lose many men during the battle they fought hard with hand to hand combat with the Confederates. The regiment lost 25% of it's men including its commanding officer General Robert gould Shaw.
Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
What battle brought glory to the 54Th Massachusetts regiment?
The battle of Fort Wagner, near Charleston.
Did the Massachusetts 54th regiment eventually earn?
After the battle at Fort Wagner, the 54th Regiment earned the respect they deserved.
Which battle made the Massachusetts 54 regiment well-known?
The battle of Fort Wagner of July 11, 1863.
What happened to the 54th Massachusetts when they fought at Wagner?
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
What regiment attacked fort Wagner?
54th Massachusetts - among others.
The Massachusetts 54th Regiment became well known for their heroic attack on?
Fort Wagner.
What The Massachusetts 54th Regiment became well known for their heroic attack on?
Fort Wagner.
What battles did the Massachusetts 54th regiment fight?
here are some of the battles. I do not know all of them: sorry=[ Battle of Honey Hill in South Carolina Battle of Fort Wagner Battle of Olustee Battle of Boykin's Hill
What was the result of the assault on fort Wagner by the African American soldiers of the unions 54th Massachusetts regiment?
The assault failed, but the regiment earned respect for its bravery in action.
What was the result of the assault of Fort Wagner by the African-American soldiers of the unions 54th Massachusetts regiment?
The assault failed, but the regiment earned respect for its bravery in action.
What was the result of the assault of fort Wagner by the African American soldiers of the unions 54th Massachusetts regiment?
The assault failed, but the regiment earned respect for its bravery in action.
How did the 54th Massachusetts regiment's attack on fort wagner affect public opinion about enslaved african american soldiers?
becuase
