what are some of the tactis they used in the battle of fort wagner?
Answer Dear Brittany, Thanks for your question. Id enjoy finding out why you asked for this specific information I am not sure exactly what you wish to know when you refer to tactics, but Ill give it a go. Please feel free to write again with clarification if Im off the mark. My personal e-mail is cpschulze@cox.net. Though history remembers the attack by the 54th U.S.C.T., in reality, there were three attacks on the fort, of which the assault by the 54th was the second. The first attack was initiated by Gen. Gillmore where he disembarked troops from naval vessels and rowed his men to shore in small boats. (Amphibious assaults were unusual in that day.) His troopers were able to take control of about two-thirds of the island but his attack floundered at Fort Wagner even though they did break the Confederate lines for a time before they were repulsed. The second attack of July 18th, carried out by the famous 54th U.S.C.T., also failed. A goodly part of the reason was due to the fact Conf
