George Armstrong Custer Quotes

United States, Military Officer
December 5, 1839 – June, 25, 1876.

George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.

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 war end.

George Armstrong Custer
- Country
- War
- Peace
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
- Enemy
- Soldier
- March

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

George Armstrong Custer
- Purpose
Benteen, come on, big village, be quick. Bring packs.

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

George Armstrong Custer
- World
I would be willing, yes glad, to see a battle every day during my life.

George Armstrong Custer
- Life