Custer refers to George Armstrong Custer, a United States Army officer and cavalry commander during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where he and his troops faced a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Lakota and Cheyenne. Custer's aggressive tactics and underestimation of his opponents led to a significant defeat. Custer was born on December 5, 1839, in New Rumley, Ohio. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1861 and quickly gained fame for his leadership during the Civil War. His legacy remains controversial, as he is both celebrated for his military achievements and criticized for his role in the conflicts with Native Americans.