"Overlooked and Overskilled: Rebel General Hampton" Topic
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| Tango01 | 27 Mar 2019 10:01 p.m. PST |
"Wade Hampton III was born into a life of heritage and privilege. His grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War, was a member of the House of Representatives, and became a general in the War of 1812. His father also served as an officer in the War of 1812, and was an aide to future President Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans. Both sides of his family were immensely wealthy, and his family owned thousands of slaves to work their many plantations. Wade seemed destined for an easy life. His father assigned him plantations to manage, and he entered politics in his mid 30s…."
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| Bill N | 28 Mar 2019 5:18 a.m. PST |
Overlooked? Hardly. His performance at First Manassas was noted at the time. He has an infantry brigade commander by early 1862. If his career stalled at that point it was because he was wounded and then shifted to the cavalry. When the ANV cavalry was finally divided into divisions Hampton got one. For a time he commanded the ANV cavalry and he ended the war a Lt. Gen. Hardly the resume for an overlooked general. |
Frederick  | 28 Mar 2019 8:11 a.m. PST |
I have to agree – Wade Hampton is fairly well known! |
| donlowry | 28 Mar 2019 8:21 a.m. PST |
And a very capable general. |
| Tango01 | 28 Mar 2019 11:25 a.m. PST |
Thanks!.
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| Dn Jackson | 28 Mar 2019 10:41 p.m. PST |
What is, "Born to a life of heritage"? |
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