By that argument, the opponent rightfully won, because negotiation is also a critical part of warfare. He got his opponent to give away a tactical battlefield victory on the basis of mutually agreed ground rules.
Of course, dissatisfaction with such outcomes has often resulted in further wars.
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You won. Deception is obviously a critical part of all warfare.
By that argument, the opponent rightfully won, because negotiation is also a critical part of warfare. He got his opponent to give away a tactical battlefield victory on the basis of mutually agreed ground rules.
Of course, dissatisfaction with such outcomes has often resulted in further wars.