and sacrifice of the defenders exert a large pull on the public's imagination. Some last stands have become a celebrated part of a fighting force's or a country's history, especially if the defenders accomplished their goals (or, in rare cases, defeated their attackers).

Tactical significance

A "last stand" is a last resort tactic, and is chosen because the defending force realizes or believes that the benefits of fighting outweigh the benefits of retreat or surrender. This usually arises from strategic or moral considerations,

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