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Originally Posted by The Reaper
IMHO, Custer was an asshole, in addition to being an egomaniac and a publicity hound.
This was possibly a consequence of his Class of 1862 graduating a year early and him being directly promoted from Captain to Brigadier General two years later, at age 23. He made Major General before the end of the War, and thren reverted to his permanent rank of Captain again. Ouch, bet that hurt.
Unfortunately, his leaders trusted him with men's lives, and he ultimately let them all down.
TR
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Excellent post TR, thanks.
Another lesson to be learned for those in leadership position today,...
"Don't start believing your own press".
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