George Armstrong Custer: A True Prodigy Of War

George Armstrong Custer was considered a renowned All American Army general who famously lost his life at the hands of Native American warriors at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Philbrick notes that Custer was “a true prodigy of war—charismatic, quirky and fearless” (p.xvi). With these attributions he soared to become one of the youngest brigadier generals at the young age of 23. Lieutenant General Philip Sheridan wrote praising Custer to his wife. "Permit me to say, Madam," he wrote, "that there is scarcely an individual in our service who has contributed more to bring about this desirable result than your gallant husband" (Wert, 1996, p.225). However, Custer is known only for one day, the day he died, and the day his entire military career