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History's most epic battles: the famous last stands you should know about
The final push before the fall
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Throughout history, there have been numerous instances 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. The concept of a last stand is clear - it is a last-ditch strategy taken when retreat or surrender is not an option, 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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