Скачать или смотреть The 54th Massachusetts Infantry (1863) The Black Soldiers Who Changed the Civil War

In 1863, as the American Civil War reached its most brutal phase, a bold and controversial experiment changed history forever — the formation of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first official African-American regiments in the United States Army.

Recruited from free Black men and formerly enslaved individuals, the 54th faced not only Confederate fire, but deep racial prejudice within the Union ranks. Unequal pay, constant scrutiny, and the threat of execution if captured did not stop them. Instead, it forged a determination that would be tested during the legendary assault on Fort Wagner.

This documentary explores the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry — from their grueling training to their heroic charge on July 18, 1863. Though the battle was lost, their bravery proved beyond doubt that Black soldiers could fight, lead, and die with honor, helping pave the way for the enlistment of over 175,000 African-American soldiers and altering the course of the Civil War.

Their story is not just military history — it is a turning point in the fight for equality, dignity, and recognition.

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