General Custer
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: General George Armstrong Custer was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.
- A historical reference: The name is most famously associated with the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where he and his immediate command were defeated and killed by a coalition of Native American tribes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The history book had a chapter on General Custer and his final battle.
- Many films have depicted the life and death of General Custer.
Advanced Usage
- "Custer's Last Stand": A common historical term referring to the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
- The painting famously depicts Custer's Last Stand.
Variants and Related Words
- Custer (n): A common shorthand reference for General George Armstrong Custer.
- Custer is a controversial figure in American history.
Synonyms
- George Armstrong Custer: The full name of the historical figure.
- Lieutenant Colonel Custer: His rank at the time of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Noun
- United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)