jul 18, 1863 - Fort Wagner
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Union forces attempted to capture Fort Wagner, held by Confederate forces. It proved that black soldiers could fight in the war just as effectively as any other soldier.
There were actually many attempts to capture the fort, but none were successful.
Union: Quincy Gillmore, Robert Shaw
Confederate: P. G. T. Beauregard
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