Re: LBH - Custer

Posted by 3636 on October 23, 1999 at 11:38:40:

In Reply to: Re: LBH - Custer posted by Roger E. Watson on September 30, 1999 at 15:53:15:

: Ed - I agree that many people malign GAC because of a lack of knowledge about him. There are probably just as many on the other side who do the "worship" thing on the same basis. As you say, "He was complex". As with most legends the truth is somewhere in between. I really enjoy the books written about the LBH and GAC but I do try and stay away from those that are biased in one direction or the other.
: Change for your 2 cents ! Regards....Roger

While I enjoy and respect your opinions, I must say I diagree w/
both of you. While, I believe he was a brave soldier, also think he was a reckless glory hunter who contributed to his own
demise and death of his command. Further, I think the portrayal
of GAC in Connell's book and subsequent movie, Son of the Morning
Star provided a realistic description of GAC. The Custer who
amazes me most is his brother Tom who I am sure you are both a-
ware won 2 Medals of Honor in a 3 day period during the Civil War. Gentlemen your thoughts.

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: : Ed - I agree that many people malign GAC because of a lack of knowledge about him. There are probably just as many on the other side who do the "worship" thing on the same basis. As you say, "He was complex". As with most legends the truth is somewhere in between. I really enjoy the books written about the LBH and GAC but I do try and stay away from those that are biased in one direction or the other. 
: : Change for your 2 cents !   Regards....Roger

: While I enjoy and respect your opinions, I must say I diagree w/
: both of you.  While, I believe he was a brave soldier, also think he was a reckless glory hunter who contributed to his own
: demise and death of his command. Further, I think the portrayal
: of GAC in Connell's book and subsequent movie, Son of the Morning
: Star provided a realistic description of GAC.  The Custer who
: amazes me most is his brother Tom who I am sure you are both a-
: ware won 2 Medals of Honor in a 3 day period during the Civil War.  Gentlemen your thoughts.  


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