The Obligation to Accept Surrender

Authors

Horace B. Robertson Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Number

8

Abstract

What are the acceptable "indicia," or indicators, that an enemy is attempting to surrender? What are the obligations of an officer in command upon receiving such indicia from an enemy? And what are his obligations if the signs of surrender are ambiguous or mixed? It is the purpose of this essay to explore these questions.

Recommended Citation

Robertson, Horace B. Jr. (1993) "The Obligation to Accept Surrender," Naval War College Review: Vol. 46: No. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol46/iss2/8