General George Custer Collection
General George Custer, also known as Lieutenant Washington and Capt. Custis (for Custer) U. S. A. , was a prominent figure in American history
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General George Custer, also known as Lieutenant Washington and Capt. Custis (for Custer) U. S. A. , was a prominent figure in American history. Born on December 5, 1839, he rose to fame during the American Civil War where he displayed his bravery and leadership skills. One of the most iconic moments in General Custer's life was the Battle of Little Bighorn that took place on June 25-26, 1876, in Montana, USA. This battle would forever be etched into history as "Custer's Last Stand. " The painting by Amos Bad Heart Buffalo captures the intensity and chaos of this fateful event. Before his tragic demise at Little Bighorn, General Custer had already made a name for himself. A photograph from February 14, 1864 shows him with an air of confidence and determination. Despite being relatively young at the time, his military prowess was evident even then. Throughout his career, General George Armstrong Custer commanded respect both on and off the battlefield. His portrait from 1865 showcases a man who exudes authority and strength, and is no wonder that he became one of America's most celebrated military figures. During the American Civil War, Major General Pleasanton stood alongside General Custer as they captured Confederate guns near Culpeper, Virginia on September 14th, 1863. This image immortalizes their joint efforts to secure victory for their cause. General George Armstrong Custer's legacy extends beyond just photographs; it lives through artistic interpretations such as Edgar Samuel Paxson's oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "Custers Last Stand. " Painted in 1899 with meticulous detail and emotion-filled brushstrokes; it brings to life the final moments of this legendary battle. In another engraving aptly named "Custers last fight, " we witness how he fearlessly plunged into a seething mass of painted and befeathered Red Men.