Which of the following best explains why the battle of little bighorn is sometimes referred to as “custer’s last stand”? the battle of little bighorn resulted in the death of general custer and all 200 of his troops. the battle of little bighorn was general custer’s last battle before he retired from the military. the battle of little bighorn was the last conflict the us military engaged in with the sioux indians. the battle of little bighorn was the final conflict in the american indian wars of the late 1800s.