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American
cavalry
commander
organised
truces
(6)
American cavalry commander organised truces (6)
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How the clue works
The definition is American cavalry commander — that's General Custer. "Organised" is your anagram indicator, and if you jumble up the letters of truces, they rearrange neatly to give you your answer.