It is variously argued that Fuller's wartime plans and post-war writings were inspirations or that his readership was low and German experiences during the war received more attention. The German view of themselves as the losers of the war may be linked to the senior and experienced officers' undertaking a thorough review in studying and rewriting of all of their Army doctrine and training manuals.
There are differing opinions on whether Fuller's wartime plans and post-war writings served as inspiration or if his readership was limited, with some suggesting that German experiences during the war received more attention. The idea that the German perspective of themselves as losers in the war may be linked to senior officers reviewing and rewriting their Army doctrine and training manuals is also presented.