The Second Battle of Fort Wagner took place on July 18, 1863, during the American Civil War. This battle is particularly notable for the involvement of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, one of the first major American military units made up of Black soldiers. Although the Union did not capture Fort Wagner, the valor displayed by the 54th played a significant role in changing public perception about Black soldiers and contributed to the eventual recruitment of nearly 200,000 Bla