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Schützen Subject Beschützen Difference Meaning Protect People/Animals Things

Front What is the difference between schützen and beschützen meaning 'to protect'?
Back People/animals can be the subject of either. Things can only be the subject of schützen. schützen is the general term 'protect'. beschützen implies imminent danger which the subject protects someone weaker from with courage and energy.

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