You may know of Dunkirk from the movie of the same name. 5 times soldiers won against the odds - We Are The Mighty
One of the better-known assumptions about combat is that the side with the greater numbers usually wins. Seems pretty self-explanatory, right? Being outnumbered puts you at an automatic disadvantage. Still, other factors, like experience, equipment, tactics and even weather come into play. Here is a list of famous clashes throughout history with unlikely resolutions.
Agincourt is probably my favorite.
Be warned: the video won't shut up at that link. You may want to turn of the speakers or something.
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