The leaders of our Special Operations community all have remarkable physical courage, but they are less likely to voice their opposition to policy.

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Duels, feuds and acts of extreme physical courage.

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His biographer, an historian at the University of Illinois, has done a wonderful job in sifting out the truth of Rustin's life from the fiction, and in celebrating the man's extraordinary physical and moral courage.

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They needed to demonstrate courage, physical prowess or mastery of the necessary skills.

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Mr Korda deals even-handedly with Lawrence's role, demonstrating that, although he was not solely responsible for the revolt, his remarkable leadership, courage and physical endurance gave the campaign vital cohesion and impetus.

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Thatcher's strongest characteristic was her courage, both physical and moral.

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Very few of us will ever have the courage or the training or the physical strength of the first responders who have been in the news this year.

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And finally, there is the courage of the 5, 000 surviving children who have struggled with tremendous physical and emotional handicaps.

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