The Moon is Down

Who won and who lost the battle? I believe that the towns people in the end eventually win. But the reality is everyone lost. Primarily, because the purpose of the invasion was done on the premise of lies to the soldiers. This inevitably led to depression and lack of trust in the cause. Therefore, it allowed the people to slowly destroy and undermine the stronger military. The people had were unified in purpose and therefore eventually prevail with the help of sympathizing England.