Quotes by George Armstrong Custer

About George Armstrong Custer:

George Armstrong Custer was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars. Raised in Michigan and Ohio, Custer was admitted to West Point in 1858, where he graduated last in his class. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Custer was called to serve with the Union Army.
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You ask me if I will not be glad when the last battle is fought, so far as the country is concerned I, of course, must wish for peace, and will be glad when the war is ended, but if I answer for myself alone, I must say that I shall regret to see the...

George Armstrong Custer

I would be willing, yes glad, to see a battle every day during my life

George Armstrong Custer

There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry.

George Armstrong Custer

My purpose is to make my narrative as truthful as possible.

George Armstrong Custer

Benteen, come on, big village, be quick. Bring packs.

George Armstrong Custer

I appeal to you as a soldier to spare me the humiliation of seeing my regiment march to meet the enemy and I not share its dangers.

George Armstrong Custer

I would rather have a good education and no money, than to have a fortune and be ignorant.

George Armstrong Custer

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge Armstrong Custer
  • DescriptionUnited States Army cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars
  • BornDecember 5, 1839
  • DiedJune 25, 1876
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer