7th Cavalry

The 7th Cavalry is a United States Army regiment established in the 1860s, famously associated with General George Armstrong Custer. It gained notoriety for its role in the Indian Wars, particularly the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where Custer and his troops were decisively defeated by a coalition of Native American tribes. The regiment has a storied history, continuing to serve in various conflicts, including World War II and modern military operations, and is known for its cavalry heritage, including horse-mounted engagements and rapid mobility in warfare.