George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War [1] and the American Indian Wars. [2] Custer …

Dec 1, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 2, 2014 · 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 rode a meteoric rise to fame during the Civil War. Fighting in many battles, Custer took command of a cavalry division during the 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign. He …

Nov 9, 2009 · 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...

Oct 21, 2024 · 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.

Mar 10, 2025 · From his meteoric rise as a Civil War hero to his infamous last stand at Little Bighorn, few military figures are as controversial as General Custer.

George Armstrong Custer remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. Known for his bravery during the Civil War, General Custer helped the Union win the conflict. But his ...

Apr 26, 2023 · George Armstrong Custer was nicknamed the "boy General" during the Civil War and became infamous for his last stand at Little Big Horn.

Custer's widow Libbie Custer soon began to work to burnish her husband's memory, and during the following decades, Custer and his troops came to be widely considered to be heroic figures in U.S. …