Honours of war
The honours symbolise the valour of the defeated army, and grew into a custom during the age of early modern warfare.Typically a surrendering garrison was permitted to march out with drums beating and flags flying, after which they would become prisoners of war or granted free passage.When full honours of war are granted, the defeated army may march out with its flags flying, drums beating, and bayonets fixed.[6] The honours of war became traditional in the age of early modern warfare, when sieges were more common, and logistical challenges made it difficult to corner a defeated enemy after a battlefield victory.The 2015 Law of War Manual from the United States Department of Defense specifies that: Capitulations agreed upon between belligerents must take into account the rules of military honor.