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What part did General George Custer play in the Confederate surrender at Appomattox?

General Custer's cavalry had destroyed the Confederate defenses between Richmond and Appomattox. Lee had retreated to the west from Richmond hoping for his army to hide behind those defenses. They were not there. At Appomattox, General Grant gave General Custer the table on which the surrender document was signed.


What school did general Custer go to?

General George Armstrong Custer attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated in 1861. His time at West Point prepared him for a career in the U.S. Army, where he became known for his role in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.


Who was the General called Attila of the West?

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What pet did general Custer have?

General George Armstrong Custer had a horse named "Comanche," which became well-known as his favorite mount. Comanche was a thoroughbred that survived the Battle of Little Bighorn, making him one of the few horses to do so. After Custer's death, Comanche was cared for and became a symbol of loyalty and bravery. The horse was eventually honored with a burial at West Point, where Custer had once been a cadet.


Did George Armstrong Custer die in the Black Hills War?

The Great Sioux War of 1876 was also known as the Black Hills War.Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer died in the Battle of the Little Big Horn aka Custer's Last Stand aka Massacre at Greasy Grass, one of the battles of the Great Sioux War of 1876.