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Famous last stands in history's greatest battles
The final push before the fall
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Throughout history, humanity has recorded countless episodes where small defensive units face seemingly insurmountable odds as they attempt to fight off a numerically superior and better-armed foe. These military engagements can number combatants in the many thousands, or just a few dozen. But a last stand is just that—a final tactic used if retreat or surrender is impossible or fighting is essential to the success of the cause.
Intrigued? Click through and revisit some famous last stands in history's greatest battles.
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