| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Custer had one go on bear! | The Times Quick Cryptic | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Battle of the Alamo, notably | Newsday | 07 Apr 2018 |
| The Battle of Thermopylae, for the Spartans | ||
| Long-odds effort | ||
| Do-or-die effort | ||
| Custer's bow-out | ||
| Desperate effort. | ||
| Tragedy at Little Big Horn. | ||
| Gen. Custer's fame. |