The Battle of Fort Wagner/Morris Island!
Date: July 18-September 7, 1863
Location: Fort Wagner / Morris Island, South Carolina
Geographic features: Beachhead
Personnel: Major General Quincy Gillmore [US]
General P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]
Leaders: Major General Quincy Gillmore [US]
General P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]
Technology: Mechanical Arms
Outcome: Confederate Victory; 1689 casualties of which 1515 were Union soldiers
Impact: The Federals began to siege operations involving the fort
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