general custer

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Definition
  1. 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    • A historical reference: The name is most famously associated with the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where he and his immediate command were defeated and killed by a coalition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
  1. United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)

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