Black troops of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry win “glory” in Civil War 1st time - Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina, on July 18, 1863, 150 years ago. 218 out of 600 were killed, captured or wounded. 

Civil War's First African-American Infantry Remembered In Bronze

'Glory': Civil War Fight By Black TroopsRecalled

Glory (6/8)

Pickett's charge failed and the Confederates were defeated on July 3

The Battle of Gettysburg ended with a Confederate defeat 150 years ago today.



This Day in History

Pickett's Charge Wikipedia

July 2, 1863, Joshua Chambers leads the critical defense in the Battle of Little Round Top

and thus changes the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg and even possibly the whole Civil War.
Never underestimate the power of courage my friend!



Gettysburg 150 Years Later: NPR