Germany
Practice relating to Rule 66. Non-Hostile Contacts between the Parties to the Conflict
Section B. Use of the white flag of truce
Germany’s Soldiers’ Manual (1991) recognizes the white flag as the flag of parlementaires and the flag of surrendering combatants.
Germany’s Military Manual (1992) states that parlementaires “make themselves known by a white flag”.
Germany’s IHL Manual (1996) recognizes the white flag as the flag of parlementaires.
Germany’s Soldiers’ Manual (2006) recognizes the white flag as the flag of parlementaires and the flag of surrendering combatants.