How did Lewis Douglass characterize the performance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment at Fort Wagner?

A) He did not think they fought as well as they could have.
B) He thought they fought well and demonstrated their bravery.
C) He thought their officers undermined their performance.
D) He argued that no regiment ever fought better.


Answer: B

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