But then, there are times when courage has meant the difference. The Polish Resistence, just as that in France and elsewhere in WWII had little other than courage and determination, but managed to inflict real harm on the invading Germans. Sometimes a smaller animal can fight off a larger one just by standing its ground and being brave, making the bigger one think that its more danger than its worth. Think of times that generals, such as northern civil war US generals, had the advantage in power and supplies but let it slip away because the enemy was brave and the stronger generals lacked courage and confidence.

What is it about courage that succeeds?

Is it how it gives determination?

Stamina?

How it surprises those threatening you?

Does it give its own strength?

But is it always enough? Are there times when courage in the face of overwhelming odds only gets you hurt or killed?