Fearless, flamboyant, and heroic are some of the characteristics used to describe George Armstrong Custer, former officer and cavalry commander in the United States Army. Custer, a controversial figure in our American history, has served and impacted our country immensely through battles in the Civil and Indian Wars. He depict as an American hero in history books, movies, and even paintings. Monuments and graves were constructed for Custer, his troops, Native Americans that had lost their lives in the battle of Little Bighorn. Custer’s recklessness and disobedience may have cost lives, but his actions served a greater purpose throughout wars and battles in our American history. George Armstrong Custer was born on December 5th, 1939 in New Rumley, Ohio. During the early part of his childhood, he lived …show more content…
He successfully gained the respect of his men with his inclination to lead attacks from the front rather than the back. I believe this to be key to his quick promotion throughout the years from a foot soldier to leading cavalry charges. Under the command of Major General Alfred Pleasonton, Custer become enamored with flashy uniforms and was school in military politics. . As Custer grew, he began to pick up the lingo around those who are superior to him. Soldiers looked up to him as a leader, and a hero; the view of Custer not only as a strong leader, but as also presentable one, helped to maintain this image of a hero. Pleasonton was eventually promoted to command the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Though many of his men were alienated by Custer’s showy ways, they were impressed by his coolness under fire. It takes a lot of courage to surge forward while under fire. For Custer to do so without fear, I believe that makes him a superb hero and leader to look up to. A story to tell all Americans, how one of our own looked death into the eyes and stood
Panzeri, Peter. 1995. Little Big Horn 1876: Custer's Last Stand. 8th Ed. New York, NY: Osprey Publishing.
Today Custer’s last stand is one of the most famous events in American History. Two Thousand Sioux Native Americans slaughtered General George Custer’s army of 600 men armed with guns. Crazy Horse was a very important leader in the Great Sioux War of 1876.
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...rned the essential plans that a leader would need to lead him troops. He also had the morale and spirits to keep the troops ready to fight for the freedom they wanted, as well as his ability to command such troops in placement and tactics.
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