Serving from late 1862 to the war\'s end, Wade Hampton\'s Scouts were a key component of the comprehensive intelligence network designed by Generals Robert E.
They became proficient in "unconventional" warfare and emerged unscathed in so many close-combat actions that their foes grudgingly dubbed them Hampton\'s "Iron Scouts." Autho.
The Scouts were stationed behind enemy lines on a permanent basis and provided critical military intelligence to their generals.
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Serving from late 1862 to the war\'s end, Wade Hampton\'s Scouts were a key component of the comprehensive intelligence network designed by Generals Robert E