1:46:03
...with a constant barrage.
1:46:05
Headquarters has determined
it time for our attack.
1:46:10
We will proceed with a direct
frontal assault, tomorrow at dusk.
1:46:16
The problem, gentlemen,
is the approach.
1:46:21
There is only
a narrow strip of sand...
1:46:24
...through which we can only send
one regiment at a time.
1:46:29
Our hope is, that the leading
regiment can occupy the Rebs...
1:46:33
...long enough for reinforcements
to exploit the breach.
1:46:38
Needless to say...
1:46:40
...the casualties in the leading
regiment may be extreme.
1:46:47
General Strong.
1:46:51
The 54th Massachusetts...
1:46:54
...requests the honour of
leading the attack on Fort Wagner.
1:47:10
lt's Colonel Shaw, isn't it?
1:47:13
Yes, sir.
1:47:15
You and your men
haven't slept for two days.
1:47:20
That's right, sir.
1:47:22
And you think they have the strength
to lead this charge?
1:47:30
There's more to fighting
than rest, sir.
1:47:35
There's character.
1:47:39
There's strength of heart.
1:47:46
You should have seen us in action
two days ago.
1:47:51
We were a sight to see.
1:47:58
We'll be ready, sir.