General Custer's Last Stand: Why Did He Lead His Men Into a Massacre at Little Bighorn?

Was Custer's ego his downfall?

The stories of war heroes have been inspiring many generations and will continue to do so for years to come. General Custer is one of the most well-known war heroes in American history, and his death at Little Bighorn is deeply entrenched in American memory, even today.

George Armstrong Custer laid down his life in a war against Native American tribes alongside all the soldiers in his company. The Battle of Little Bighorn may have led to his death, but it seemingly did nothing to tarnish his image as an American hero.

Who was this American general, and why had he led his men into battle in a situation where the chances of success were so slim? Was it his ego that led to his death?