last stand
situation in which a military unit holds against overwhelming odds
Siege of Baler
battle of the Philippine Revolution from July 1, 1898 to June 2, 1899
Battle of the Persian Gate on the Mountain
battle between Alexander the Great and Ariobarzanes near Persepolis in a small mountainpass known as the Persian gate along the Royal road
Battle of the Alamo
1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution