HAMPTON LEGION

Hampton accompanied Stuart northwards into Pennsylvania and arrived at Gettysburg on the second day. On July 3rd, as Pickett began his charge, a massive cavalry battle ensued to the East of the Confederate line. While just outside town, after arriving on the 2nd, Hampton was confronted by a U.S. cavalryman pointing a rifle at him from 200 yards. Hampton charged the soldier before he could fire his rifle, but another soldier blindsided Hampton with a saber cut to the back of his head. On July 3, Hampton led the cavalry attack east of Gettysburg, attempting to disrupt the U.S. rear, but collided with U.S. cavalry. He received two more saber cuts to the front of his head but continued fighting until he was again wounded with shrapnel to the hip. Hampton was carried back to Virginia in the same ambulance as John Bell Hood. On August 3, 1863, Hampton was promoted to major general and received command of a cavalry division... In September, Hampton conducted what became known as the "Great..