
In July 1863, a significantbattle in the Civil War was fought. Sergeant William H. Carney, an officer of the newly formed Massachusetts Fifty-fourth Regiment -- comprised entirely of African Americans -- led his soldiers over the ramparts of Fort Wagner, where Union soldiers charged the Confederates. As the soldiers fought, they gained strength from the stars and stripes of the American flag, Old ...
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 2
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (May 24, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060504285
ISBN-13: 978-0060504281
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Amazon Rank: 1923512
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as Carney's vow to never let Old Glory touch the ground, and despite several gunshot wounds, he was able to rescue the flag from the fallen bearer. Carney held the flag high as a symbol that his regiment would never submit to the Confederacy. The battle of Fort Wagner decimated the Fifty-fourth Regiment, but Carney's heroism that night inspired all who survived.Catherine Clinton's historically precise text paired with Shane Evans's rich illustrations creates a remarkable account of one of the most memorable battles in Civil War history.