The Assault On Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863: The Memorable Charge Of The Fifty-Fourth Regiment Of Massachusetts Volunteers (1887)

By Luis Fenollosa Emilio

The Assault On Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863: The Memorable Charge Of The Fifty-Fourth Regiment Of Massachusetts Volunteers is a historical account of the events that took place during the American Civil War. The book was written by Luis Fenollosa Emilio and was first published in 1887. The book describes the events leading up to the assault on Fort Wagner, which was a Confederate fortification located on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The assault was led by the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, which was one of the first African American regiments to be raised during the Civil War.Emilio provides a detailed account of the battle, including the planning and execution of the assault, the bravery of the soldiers, and the ultimate outcome of the battle. The book also includes biographical information about the soldiers who fought in the Fifty-Fourth Regiment, as well as photographs and illustrations.Overall, The Assault On Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863: The Memorable Charge Of The Fifty-Fourth Regiment Of Massachusetts Volunteers is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the experiences of African American soldiers during the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, African American history, or military history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165066270
• ISBN13: 9781165066278
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"