The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry is best known for its courageous assault on:
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Correct answer: Fort Wagner
Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the 54th Massachusetts was one of the first official African American units in the Civil War. Their bravery at Fort Wagner in 1863 proved the combat effectiveness of Black soldiers and encouraged further recruitment.
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