The Fort From Glory

[Millander]

My ancestor was at fort Wagner as a 1st sgt in the 24th Massachusetts. They were in the same division as the 54th.

[Skalli]

Your knowledge from seeing a bad movie has benefited us all, thank you. 5 star post here.

Actually, while Glory does have many historical inaccuracies, the Second Battle of Fort Wagner is not really one of them. The description of the ground over which the 54th led the assault is accurate (even though the direction of the attack is wrong due to lighting requirements), as are the defences (if you look at surviving photographs you will see).

[Riddlez]

Your knowledge from seeing a bad movie has benefited us all, thank you. 5 star post here.

Actually, while Glory does have many historical inaccuracies, the Second Battle of Fort Wagner is not really one of them. The description of the ground over which the 54th led the assault is accurate (even though the direction of the attack is wrong due to lighting requirements), as are the defences (if you look at surviving photographs you will see).

That is a post from February