True, but did these men surrender together after the decision of one man or was it the surrunder of several groups that were eventually united. I wish it could show you the Pathe film which was realised when Elster surrendered. It looks like a Hollywood film with officers , horses, ironed uniforms, the colours and parade swords. It seems almost unreal , especially after the conditions of their retreat and the lack of comfort they had just been through. Of course the soldiers are far from being like that, they are totally harassed and somtimes wounded and many have walked most of the way, other had confiscated bicycles, stolen horses, carts, or whatever that could move. Also it has to be added that some officers did not want to surrender.

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