What does the cryptic crossword clue "Summing-up of surrender by army corps (14)" mean?

The definition is "Summing-up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="army corps") + CAPITULATION (synonym="surrender") = RECAPITULATION; definition: "Summing-up" The answer is RECAPITULATION.

Summing-up of surrender by army corps (14)

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