George Armstrong Custer quotes

George Armstrong Custer was an American soldier and cavalry commander during the American Civil War and Indian Wars. His aggressive leadership became famous, especially for his role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He is remembered as a controversial figure, both celebrated for his bravery and criticized for his actions. Here are 5 of his quotes:

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

George Armstrong Custer

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

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

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