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Why is General George A Custer famous?
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.
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 led the Americans at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
Lieutenant Colonel (Brevet Major General of Volunteers) George Armstrong Custer was the commanding officer of the Custer Battalion of the 7th Cavalry at the time of the Battle of Little Big Horn, and leader of the troops killed there with him on "last Stand Hill".
What were the U.S. Army and the plains Indians fighting over in the Indian wars?
The branch leader of the U.S army troops lieutenant colonel George Armstrong Custer , predicted victory as well. On June 25, 1876 , Custer led his troops into a headlong attack against superior numbers. Custer and his troops were quickly encircled and slaughtered.
Where was general george Custer defeated?
George Armstrong Custer was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn July 25-26, 1876 in Montana.The name of the battle is the Little Big Horn, and is also the name of the place it took place. Also Custer and his men were not massacred they went looking for a fight and got one. It was a military blunder on Custer's behalf he was too overly confident that he could defeat the Sioux.
Who was killed with his troops at little bighorn when he attacked a tribe of Sioux?
General George Armstrong Custer
When General George Custer die?
US General George A. Custer died in an Native American ambush in 1876. Although many people call this the Battle of Little Bighorn, it was a raid not a battle. Several thousand Natives ambushed the 266 or so army troops. It was not a battle
Was Geronimo in the same incident as the big horn?
Yes. Geronimo was in the bunch of Indians who annihilated General George Custer at the battle of the Big Horn. Custer was killed, as were all his troops. Not one left alive.
What was the out come of the battle of little big horn?
268 Union troops, including the worthless general George Armstrong Custer, were killed by Indian tribes.
Why is General George A Custer famous?
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.
Where were General Armstrong Custer and his troops killed?
at the battle of the little big horn
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 led the Americans at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
Lieutenant Colonel (Brevet Major General of Volunteers) George Armstrong Custer was the commanding officer of the Custer Battalion of the 7th Cavalry at the time of the Battle of Little Big Horn, and leader of the troops killed there with him on "last Stand Hill".
What were the U.S. Army and the plains Indians fighting over in the Indian wars?
The branch leader of the U.S army troops lieutenant colonel George Armstrong Custer , predicted victory as well. On June 25, 1876 , Custer led his troops into a headlong attack against superior numbers. Custer and his troops were quickly encircled and slaughtered.
What was the result of the of big horn?
General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men
What mistake by General George Custer led to his defeat by Chief Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse at the Battle of Little Big Horn?
General George Armstrong Custer was working under the direction of General Philip Sheridan in the Black Hills of Minnesota. They were there to enforce the policy of then President US Grant which was to move as many Native Americans as possible onto "Indian Reservations". The Native Tribes resisted this policy. It was during the Summer of 1876 that Custer, leading the 7th Cavalry, made the error of dividing his troops. He was left with 260 troops, which were attacked by an overwhelming force of Natives led by Chief Sitting Bull and wiped them out. Actually, Chief Crazy Horse arrived at the battle seen too late.
Where was general george Custer defeated?
George Armstrong Custer was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn July 25-26, 1876 in Montana.The name of the battle is the Little Big Horn, and is also the name of the place it took place. Also Custer and his men were not massacred they went looking for a fight and got one. It was a military blunder on Custer's behalf he was too overly confident that he could defeat the Sioux.
