Hence arose the alternative of armistices and peace. 因此,不是停战就是媾和,二者必取其一。
Commanders of the forces concerned are presumed to be competent to conclude local armistices, and ratification upon the part of their governments is not required unless specially stipulated in the armistice agreement. 除非在休战协议中有特别规定,相关军事指挥官有权签订地区性休战协议,而无须其政府之批准。