30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War

George Armstrong Custer, a name synonymous with the American Civil War and the notorious Battle of Little Bighorn or Custer’s Last Stand in 1876, remains one of history’s most recognized soldiers, infamous for his audacious exploits.

This image captures a moment between Custer and John ‘Gimlet’ W. Lea, an old friend from West Point. Despite fighting on opposite sides, their bond is evident when Custer arranges for this photograph in a military hospital.