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During the last stage of the Battle of Cedar Creek, George Armstrong Custer led his 3rd Us cavalry division charging against the flank of the retreating Early's Army, litterally cutting them into two parts, thus transforming the retreat in a route, which ended only 50 Kilometers far away at New market.
The battle signed the end for good of the Confederate's offensive capability in the Shenandoah Valley, signing a decisive weakening of the whole Confederate Eastern Front as well. Even though Custer's performance during the battle was undoubtedly worthy of praise, saying that he "changed the Civil War" seems excessive, indeed.
he became the youngest general in the civil war.
Yes, John M. Custer III is related to George Armstrong Custer. He is a descendant of George Armstrong Custer, who was a prominent U.S. Army officer and cavalry commander during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. The connection is through family lineage, as John M. Custer III carries on the Custer name associated with the historical figure.
George Armstrong Custer is known as a civil war commander and the commander of Ft. Lincoln. He was killed in the battle of Little Big Horn. At one point it was thought he might run for president.
North (Union)
George Armstrong Custer married Elizabeth Bacon on February 9, 1864. Their marriage took place during the Civil War, shortly before Custer gained prominence as a cavalry officer. Elizabeth became a significant part of Custer's life and legacy, often accompanying him during his military campaigns.
George A. Custer is famous for the civil war and some people called it Custer's last stand.
North.
George A. Custer was a united states army officer who won fame as a civil war general and an Indian fighter in the west
he became the youngest general in the civil war.
George A. Custer was a united states army officer who won fame as a civil war general and an Indian fighter in the west
Yes - he served as a brigadier general
Custer fought for the Union. His last battle was in 1876, several years after the end of the Civil War.
The youngest general officer in the Union army, Custer was reckless and brave, but led his men in many successful campaigns.
Yes, John M. Custer III is related to George Armstrong Custer. He is a descendant of George Armstrong Custer, who was a prominent U.S. Army officer and cavalry commander during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. The connection is through family lineage, as John M. Custer III carries on the Custer name associated with the historical figure.
General Custer was a member of the U.S. Army; so I guess you could say that he was on the side of the USA (if that is a side).
There were several commanders or generals for the North during the Civil War. Some of the top commanders included Ulysses S. Grant, George McClellan, Robert Anderson, and George Custer.
He got killed by Sioux indians in a massive massacre. And he starred in Night at the Museum II