No. A start would be an agreement to talk. For example, that was not the basis for an end to combat in Korea. In fact, the fighting stopped with the armies in place. In Vietnam talks began even as combat continued. How can opposing forces agree to anything if there are no formal talks?
Wouldn't a peace plan start with a return of hostile armies to their own national boundaries? After this, remaining differences could be negotiated.
Walter,
No. A start would be an agreement to talk. For example, that was not the basis for an end to combat in Korea. In fact, the fighting stopped with the armies in place. In Vietnam talks began even as combat continued. How can opposing forces agree to anything if there are no formal talks?