Wade Hampton
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Wade Hampton
Lieutenant-general WADE HAMPTON American soldier, commanding officer in the Confederate Army during the war between the states. Date: 1818 - 1902
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1818 Commanding Confederate Hampton Lieutenant Wade 1902
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1. Title: "Lieutenant-General Wade Hampton III: A Distinguished Confederate Commander in the American Civil War". This evocative photograph captures the stern yet resolute visage of Lieutenant-General Wade Hampton III (1818-1902), a prominent figure in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Born into a prominent South Carolina family, Hampton was a successful plantation owner and a skilled horseman before the conflict began. When the war broke out, he raised and commanded the Hampton Legion, a renowned cavalry unit that became a vital component of the Confederate forces. Hampton's military career began in earnest during the Battle of Manassas in 1861, where his cavalry charge turned the tide of the battle in favor of the Confederacy. Over the next few years, Hampton continued to distinguish himself in battle, leading his troops at Second Manassas, Chickamauga, and Gettysburg, among others. In 1864, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general, making him one of the highest-ranking Confederate officers. Despite his military successes, Hampton's life was not without personal loss. His wife, Anna Maria, died of tuberculosis in 1862, leaving him to raise their five children alone. Hampton's devotion to his family and his soldiers was unwavering, and he continued to lead his troops with courage and determination until the end of the war. After the Civil War, Hampton returned to his plantation in South Carolina and became an influential political figure in the state. He served in the United States Congress and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1868. Hampton's legacy as a military leader and a statesman continues to be celebrated in American history. This photograph, with its solemn and introspective subject, serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tragic history of the American Civil War.
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