A Comparison of Custer and Selected 7th Cavalry Of

[Walt Cross]

LTC Custer CPT Custer MAJ Reno CPT Benteen

Physical Energy Same Less Less
Athleticism Same Less Less
Endurance Close Less Less
Courage Same+ Much Less Close
Horsemanship Same Close Close
Intellectual Close Less Same
Fair Play More Same More
Loyalty More Less Much Less
Alcohol Use More Much More Much More

According to Hofling Custer’s principal weakness was the regulation of his self esteem. He goes on to say that Custer seems to have depended to an unusual degree upon a flow of recognition, admiration, and praise from others. Something he gained greatly upon his death.

Walt

[Tricia]

Walt, you've presented not an entirely unfamiliar concept--but the ironies abound. Not only did GAC become forever famous, or infamous as the case might be, at death, but in life, knowing this penchant/need for public praise, herodom, etc., he seemed to do so many things to submarine the positive image he so desired.

It does seem that it was only Terry left in his camp after the Belknap hearings--and even then, only through tears.

Regards,
Leyton McLean