A white flag displayed during the Ottoman surrender of Jerusalem to the British on 9 December 1917. The white flag is an internationally recognized protective sign of truce or ceasefire, and for negotiation. It is also used to symbolize surrender, since it is …

2024年9月2日 · White flags were used during the Second Punic War in 218 B.C., and Confederate forces used a white dish towel to surrender at Appomattox.

We all know that a white flag (or cloth) signifies a soldier’s intention for surrender, truce or parley. In fact, waving a white flag is far from being a custom; it’s enshrined in the Geneva Convention. But have you ever wondered why the color white was chosen as an indication for capitulation?

2022年4月5日 · Today, the white flag is an internationally recognized symbol of ceasefire, surrender, or truce, and that they’re open for negotiation. But where did the custom come from?

2003年3月21日 · Hundreds of Iraqi soldiers are surrendering by waving white flags, the international symbol of capitulation. How did this tradition originate? Ancient historians from both China and Rome noted...

2023年8月27日 · "Wave a white flag" implies a desire to surrender, cease hostilities, or end an argument. What Does "Wave a White Flag" Mean? The act of waving a white flag is symbolic, stemming from a long-standing tradition.

2024年6月23日 · The white flag has long been associated with surrender. It is a visible sign used by the weaker party to request negotiation or seek protection. This symbolic act aims to avoid further bloodshed and promote peaceful resolutions.

2024年9月12日 · White flags were used during the Second Punic War in 218 B.C., and Confederate forces used a white dish towel to surrender at Appomattox.

2017年5月17日 · Business Insider spoke with Tim Marshall, author of "Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags" about why the white flag is used as a symbol of surrender worldwide.

2013年7月3日 · The first use of a white flag or the color white in general meaning surrender that I can find with a source is that of the Roman writer Cornelius Tacticus in his Histories written in 109 CE in reference to the Second Battle of Cremona fought in 69 CE.