Personally I always though Custer's attack on the camp at the Washita was cowardly.... how were a bunch of sleeping women, children, and old men going to defend themselves in the snow? They were causing no trouble and did not deserve what they got.

I have never personally cared for Autie. I have always thought him too big for his britches. But I also recognize, within the context of the time period in which he lived, he was doing what he believed was his duty to his country, and I can barely fault him for that.

I also believe, that had he lived, he would have been elected President. Everybody loves a war hero. Unfortunately, they don't always make great Presidents - for example, U.S. Grant.