HAMPTON LEGION INFANTRY C.S.A. - SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR - WADE HAMPTON

Description: HAMPTON LEGION INFANTRY, C.S.A. THE SOUTH CAROLINA REGIMENTAL-ROSTER SET BY O. LEE STURKEY FIRST EDITION MINT CONDITION BOOK This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. Sharp, Bright, Clean, Pristine-Condition, New Book Handsome Cover Design with Seal of The South Carolina Regimental-Roster Set Loaded with Wonderful Illustrations, Photos and Maps; Fully Indexed Complete Roster of 2019 Unit Soldiers with Civil War Service Details of Each PUBLISHED IN 2001 This book presents an excellent, unit history of Hampton’s Legion Infantry, C.S.A. during the conduct of the Civil War. In addition to this history, the book also contains a detailed roster of the unit with a biographical sketch of the Civil War service of each soldier that served in the unit. The roster is alphabetical for easy use. Organized by Wade Hampton in early 1861, Hampton's Legion initially boasted a large number of South Carolina's leading citizens, including future generals. Originally, the Legion comprised six companies of infantry, two of cavalry, and one of light artillery. The infantry and cavalry fought in the First Battle of Manassas, where Colonel Hampton suffered the first of several wounds during the war. In November 1861, the artillery was then outfitted with four Blakely Rifles, imported from England and slipped through the Union blockade. By the end of the year, each element of the Legion had been expanded with new companies to bolster the effective combat strength. With the reorganization of the Army of Northern Virginia in mid-1862, Hampton's Legion was broken up and reassigned. The infantry retained the designation Hampton's Legion, was initially brigaded with Georgia troops in “Stonewall” Jackson’s command, but was transferred in June to John Bell Hood’s “Texas Brigade.” The Legion served in General Longstreet's Corps through mid-1863 before being transferred with that Corps to the Army of Tennessee in September. On March 11, 1864, the infantry was Mounted and assigned to General Gary's Cavalry Brigade and served in the Department of Richmond until January, 1865 when it was transferred to the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. This handsome book is part of The South Carolina Regimental-Roster Set and is bound in handsome Confederate gray, cloth covers with bright, gold-gilded lettering and the image of the seal of the series on the cover. The book is sharp, bright, and clean. The pages are clean, bright white and in excellent condition. There isn’t a mark in the book. 907 pages. The book contains photographs and illustrations. High quality, cloth binding. Bibliography. Fully indexed. An excellent condition, brand new, first edition book in the original, publisher's shrink wrap. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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