Alma 56:17

And now they were determined to conquer in this place, or die; therefore you may well suppose that this little force which I brought with me; yea, those sons of mine, gave them great hopes and much joy.

They had decided to win in this place or die. So you can see why this small group I brought with me, these sons of mine, gave them great hope and joy.

“They were determined to either win here or die trying. So you can imagine how much hope and joy my small force—these sons of mine—brought them.”