The movie “Glory” highlights the shifts in the role of African Americans troops during the Civil War. The movie itself is based on the true story of the brave men of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first black regiment to be raised in the North. Led by the Connell Robert Gould Shaw, the story of 54th Massachusetts reflects the Shaw’s struggles to prove the capability of Blacks as competent union soldiers. Meanwhile, “Glory” also provides the detail accounts of discrimination against the black soldiers, despite of their ability and willingness to fight on the Union side.
During the Civil War, many questioned the need of black militia in the union forces. However, blacks had already started to volunteer for the union to fight against the confederacy. Despite of genuine desire to fight against the enemy, blacks in the northern faced the discrimination and prejudices by …show more content…
Furthermore, Shaw assigned an officer position to an African American name John Rawlings, making him the highest ranked African-American in the regiment. It was Shaw’s way to ensure better treatment of his black troop. After providing sufficient training to his, Shaw refused to put his men on insignificant tasks. Instead he actively ventured for his men to fight for the Union cause. Soon Shaw led the 54th Massachusetts took part in operations against Charleston South Carolina, including the 54th Massachusetts infantry took part in operations against Charleston, South Carolina, including the Battle of Grimball's Landing on July 16, 1863. Few days later, Shaw, backed by two more brigades, attacked the Fort Wagner near the Charleston Harbor (a confederate strong hold). While fighting courageously, many members of the 54th Massachusetts infantry including, Shaw himself died in the assault (“Robert Gould
During the Civil War, many questioned the need of black militia in the union forces. However, blacks had already started to volunteer for the union to fight against the confederacy. Despite of genuine desire to fight against the enemy, blacks in the northern faced the discrimination and prejudices by …show more content…
Furthermore, Shaw assigned an officer position to an African American name John Rawlings, making him the highest ranked African-American in the regiment. It was Shaw’s way to ensure better treatment of his black troop. After providing sufficient training to his, Shaw refused to put his men on insignificant tasks. Instead he actively ventured for his men to fight for the Union cause. Soon Shaw led the 54th Massachusetts took part in operations against Charleston South Carolina, including the 54th Massachusetts infantry took part in operations against Charleston, South Carolina, including the Battle of Grimball's Landing on July 16, 1863. Few days later, Shaw, backed by two more brigades, attacked the Fort Wagner near the Charleston Harbor (a confederate strong hold). While fighting courageously, many members of the 54th Massachusetts infantry including, Shaw himself died in the assault (“Robert Gould