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He was pretty much a bad dude in the Civil War. Started out as a second lieutenant. He was promoted from captain to brigadier general of volunteers at the age of 23. And later major general. He was an excellent brigade cavalry commander. He was presented the table which General Lee signed the surrender papers of the war.
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Who is the youngest person to become a General in US Army history?
probably General Armstrong Custer during the Civil War
What are facts about General George A Custer?
he became the youngest general in the civil war.
Was general Custer on the north or south in the Civil War?
North (Union)
Was Custer a general or colonel during the Battle of Big Horn?
Custer was a colonel during the Battle of Little Big Horn, as a regiment is normally commanded by a colonel, while a general commands multiple regiments. I think the confusion over Custer's rank is because during the Civil War he was promoted to brevet general (sort of a temporary general, promoted in the field). After the war Custer got himself in some trouble and was demoted back to colonel, and he never rose to the rank of general again.
Was George Armstrong Custer in the American Civil War?
Yes - he served as a brigadier general
What U.S. general was killled at the battle of Little Bighorn?
None. Custer was a colonel at the time of his death. He was a general during the Civil War, but as most were, was reduced in rank after hostilities ended.
Who is Youngest general in the union army?
The youngest general in the Union Army during the American Civil War was George Armstrong Custer. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 23 in 1863. Custer became well-known for his cavalry tactics and his flamboyant personality, ultimately rising to prominence during key battles throughout the war.
Who is george Custer?
George A. Custer was a united states army officer who won fame as a civil war general and an Indian fighter in the west
What famous Union General captured the first and last battle flag of the Civil War?
Custer
WAS General Custer Promoted to General by mistake?
No, General George Custer was not promoted to general by mistake. He was appointed as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War due to his bravery and leadership skills, particularly during the Battle of Gettysburg. Custer was known for his aggressive tactics and ability to rally troops, which earned him recognition and promotions, culminating in his brevet promotion to major general. His career, while controversial, was marked by his effectiveness as a cavalry officer.
Who was the souths greatest general during the Civil War?
was the key general of the south during the civil war
Why was George Custer important in the US civil war?
The youngest general officer in the Union army, Custer was reckless and brave, but led his men in many successful campaigns.
