i first view they die with there boot on and about 1970 and though it have be many year since and this film and it impression remain . the cast be good to excellent and the lead man be truly heroic . when i first saw this film i know the wise as well a the only real position to have be to enjoy this film a a rouse bit of entertainment and then some . i felt then a i even feel now that the silver screen do not a such provide for a true depiction of much of anything let alone the life of george armstrong custer and however the director raoul walsh be to contribute to the real value represent in this film when i watch a semi documentary with other great director like vincent mennelli wherein these central figure talk about there accomplishment with valuable comment provide a glimpse into the hollywood mind set . this be what i consider something of interest and where all of this become terribly interesting and very enjoyable . yet and there have be so much make of all the problem with the silver screen and it story tell ability that some of the enjoyment have be lose and perhaps you would find that to be true here as well . custer rank 34 in a graduating class of . 34. much have be make of custer final class ranking and but of the 68 cadet who enter the military academy with him in 1857 and half of them have already flunk out or quit by graduation day and june 24 and 1861. it be suggest in the movie a the various instructor be determine if a soldier be fit for command and then they come upon the name of george armstrong custer and there be to be certain an exchange between the two side and here be where the sargeant on duty say in almost a low tone even to suggest a if that come out by accidenthis squadron would follow him to hell and your at attention sargeant and reprimand tape . if iam not mistake when flynn show up at a initial battlefield it acknowledge that custer do not see action right away and indeed he be do work a a reliable attaché to not only sheridan and but hancock force as well only to end up for a time with the army of the potomac under general george mcclellan . there be some truth to the audacity attribute to custer battlefield heroic a be illustrate when in a counterattack and young custer spur his horse to the lead and boldly plunge in among the stunned confederate . a a lone union soldier surround by rebel and custer audacity shone through . he accept the surrender of several enemy soldier and include a rebel captain . yet most outstanding be that in this action he personally capture the very first confederate battle flag take by the army of the potomac . this notable act of courage mark him a an officer of great battlefield promise . robert l. bateman armchair general . there be a problem here and that be the telling of the story and the truth a to george armstrong custer and the story be good hollywood entertainment perhaps even great entertainment but for whatever reason all that could be tell be change for entertainment purpose . though this maybe jump the gun it might be well to know that tom custer be to lose his life at the little big horn only a few foot from where george custer be to die as well . they be brother and tom custer to this very day hold a honorable distinction of be amongst a very small group perhaps only 3 others to have be award the medal of honor twice in his military career . the list of engagement that the motion picture show indicate that custer indeed be an active young officer . he be not with union force at either chancellorsville or for that matter fredericksburg however he be with them at the battle of antietam and at that point in time he be actually promote to captain by general mcclellan but that be not to last a mcclellan be soon to be replace due to the historical fact that the army of the potomac have the mean and and the information ( discover wrap around some cigar be general lee plan to split his force ) and yet he fail to act for some 17 hour . it can be speculate that the war could of be over then and there have that occur but when mcclellan fail to act president lincoln replace him permanently and the promotion be lose a a result . custer great victory may of in fact come at gettysburg and pa. his force which occupy an area call cemetery ridge at the field at gettysburg in the summer of 1863 be able to defeat a jeb stuart lead cavalry of some 6 and 000 rebel with but a force of 2 and 300. i think the heroic at gettysburg by custer be worth some discussion . there be speculation have in the movie that custer appointment be a blunder and well you good guess again because not only do custer have men in his corner but he establish a petition to present to the governor of the state of michigan which by the way be relatively new to the union cause and where prepare to form cavalry regiment . though custer be severely admonish for that kind of shenanigan when he show up in all that gold braid it be not by accident a you would be lead to believe . the truth be tell custer defense at gettysburg prohibit jeb stuart from have lunch at the union rear store and vitally protect that flank . this action by the way occur and it be time to coincide with picketts charge so to make for the great likelihood of success . it be a critical victory and custer be at his brave and best . his men do follow him to hell and live to tell about it .