George Armstrong Custer ( – ) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War [1] and the American Indian Wars. [2] Custer graduated in 1861 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, last in his class.
The Rise and Fall of General Custer: 30 Defining Moments of a Reckless ...
George Armstrong Custer, U.S. cavalry officer who distinguished himself in the Civil War but led his men to death in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. His image changed over the years. He is now viewed as neither a spotless hero nor a villain. Learn more about Custer in this article.
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George Custer was an American cavalry commander who in 1876 led 210 men to their deaths at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
George Armstrong Custer was a U.S. military officer and commander who rose to fame as a young officer during the American Civil War. He gained further fame for his post-war exploits against...
How General Custer became a hero in American history- and why that perspective is complicated by the Native American experience of his most famous battle.
Custer is best known for "Custer's Last Stand" at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876, when he, and his whole command, were wiped out by Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Sioux warriors.
George Armstrong Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio. He attended the Military Academy at West Point and graduated last in his class in 1861. During the Civil War, Custer rose rapidly through the ranks, participating in many battles in the Eastern Theatre.