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Synopsis
In Custer's Last Stand at Little Big Horn, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of broken treaties and rising tensions in the American West. Following the signing of a treaty that promised peace and a reservation for the Native Americans, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills incites a wave of settlers and adventurers to invade the land. This betrayal fuels the anger of the tribes, particularly under the leadership of Sitting Bull, who sees the white man's promises as lies. As the U.S. military prepares for conflict, General Custer is tasked with investigating reports of a large gathering of Native Americans, unaware of the peril that awaits him.
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