The Civil War was America's bloodiest war, the 1861-1865 Civil War conflict against the Confederate States of America resulted in the deaths of over 750,000 people and millions of soldiers injured. The American Union fell apart as soldiers fought soldiers in a civil war that remains in our nation's history. 4,000,000 were freed, 750,000 died and 1 nation saved. The film Glory is a 1989 American drama war film directed by Edward Zwick and starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, and Morgan Freeman. The film was based on Colonel Shaw's personal letters and the story is based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. , the first formal U.S. Army unit to be composed entirely of black men, told from the point of view of Colonel Shaw, the commanding officer during the war. Robert Shaw, Union Army officer during the American Civil War. As an officer he commanded the all black, 54 Massachusetts, into the war in 1863. Officer Colonel Shaw is the main subject of the film. Private Trip is a troublemaker; he usually breaks the rules and jokes with everyone. Major Cabot Forbes, Colonel Shaw's childhood friend, is assigned to command the 54th. The American Civil War, although it is often called the war to free the slaves, no one ever thought that black people were at war. Colonel Shaw, son of rich people. He was 23 years old when he enlisted to fight in the War Between the States. He is a very honored man and constantly writes letters to his family. When Colonel Shaw went to war he had to realize how brutal war truly was. When he fought at the Battle of Antietam, he was exposed to watching his men fall. But he still showed courage, because he would shout to move on when ev... middle of paper... then found out that he had run off in search of a new pair of shoes. Colonel Shaw then orders to get shoes for everyone and takes care of Trip and cures his back and feet of all the blisters he had. In conclusion, the training seemed easy for them once they learned the right and left, they learned faster than the white. Going into battle they were brave men and risked their lives to win. Thomas was not the bravest but he maintained his respect towards Colonel Shaw even though he was treated badly. The private journey was the bully in this film and was the one that had the most impact in the film. As for Colonel Shaw, he made the major change from being the soldier of the army to being the leader of the army. They were all defeated, and Thomas, Private Trip, and Colonel Shaw died. They made history but we still believe they were the bravest men during the war.