George Armstrong Custer: Tragic Hero George Armstrong Custer has always been recognized as a hero for his bravery during the Civil War and Indian wars. But, although he achieved great success during his short military life, he was doomed for failure. Custer was a fearless leader, and his life and those of his regiment that he led were ended by something that he should have feared: 2000 Indian warriors. George Custer aspired to being a soldier …showed first 75 words of 557 total…

…showed last 75 words of 557 total…realization of his swiftness and mislogic must have been terrifying, as his downfall was at hand. Custer excelled as a military leader, which was confirmed by his quick ascension through the ranks. But he was young and inexperienced, and the same characteristics that gave him the prospects to become a skilled general also led to his downfall. He was met with by an early yet dignified death, even though he had made a grave mistake.