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Fort Wagner was a Confederate stronghold located at the Southern opening of the Charleston harbor. The fort provided support to the main gaurdian of the harbor Fort Sumter. Union command felt that taking Fort Wagner would enable them to take control of Fort Sumter as well as Charleston itself. Two seperate frontal attacks by Union troops failed to achieve the Union objective. Resulting in a lenghty war of attrition to secure Charleston and its vital harbor. This resource focuses on the two days of battle which would lead to the immoratilazation of the 54th Mass. into U.S. History.
- Subject:
- U.S. History
- Material Type:
- Homework/Assignment
- Lesson
- Author:
- David Johnson
- Date Added:
- 05/13/2024