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.
The text discusses differing perspectives on Fuller's influence and the German perspective on their wartime experiences, suggesting a connection between these factors and the revision of their Army doctrine and training manuals.