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Meaning of CUSTER'S LAST STAND

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 Definition: [n]  a battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between General Custer's cavalry and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were supported by Cheyenne warriors) and was killed along with all his command
 
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 Synonyms: Battle of Little Bighorn, Battle of the Little Bighorn, Little Bighorn
 
 See Also: butchery, carnage, mass murder, massacre, Montana, MT, slaughter, Treasure State

 

 

 

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