<p>While E-KIA stands for "Enemy Killed In Action", Geronimo, after whom bin Laden was codenamed, was an elusive 19th century native American leader who battled against Mexico and the United States which were colonising Indian lands.<br /><br />Thousands of soldiers were involved in the manhunt for Geronimo in 1885. He surrendered in September 1886.<br /><br />His band was one of the last major forces of independent native American warriors.<br />While Geronimo was fighting for his land, the US administration considered it as an act of terrorism.<br /><br />Geronimo went on to live till the age of 79 and died in 1909. In 1905, he appeared in President Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade.</p>
<p>While E-KIA stands for "Enemy Killed In Action", Geronimo, after whom bin Laden was codenamed, was an elusive 19th century native American leader who battled against Mexico and the United States which were colonising Indian lands.<br /><br />Thousands of soldiers were involved in the manhunt for Geronimo in 1885. He surrendered in September 1886.<br /><br />His band was one of the last major forces of independent native American warriors.<br />While Geronimo was fighting for his land, the US administration considered it as an act of terrorism.<br /><br />Geronimo went on to live till the age of 79 and died in 1909. In 1905, he appeared in President Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade.</p>