Custer's Last Stand
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Named after George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876), an American military officer, and 'last stand' referring to the final battle in which Custer and his troops were defeated.
مثال
- Custer's last stand is a significant event in American history.
- The battle is also known as Custer's last stand.
- The defeat at Custer's last stand was a turning point in the Indian Wars.
ترکیبهای رایج
Significant event in American history Battle of the Little Bighorn Depict Custer's last stand Defeat at Custer's last stand
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer 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