General George H. Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, where he is honored with an annual Custer Observance on the first Saturday of June. This year activities start on June 4 with music by J.T.
The remarkable thing is that it took so long for George Armstrong Custer to lose his luster. He and much of the 7th Cavalry he commanded died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.
George Armstrong Custer is one of military history's most colourful characters, a flamboyant and dashing commander. It is said that 'cometh the hour, cometh the man', and Custer's appearance on the ...
On June 25th, 1876, the historic Battle of Little Bighorn unfolded, marking the final ride of General George Armstrong Custer. Facing an overwhelming force of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors, Custer and ...