The quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries quickly discerned the advantages given to the Germans by their military system, and adopted many of their innovations, particularly the General Staff, universal conscription and highly detailed mobilization systems. COUNT 5
QSN1 What stunned neutral observers about the end of the war? ANS1 The quick German victory QSN2 What outcome had most people expected from the war? ANS2 French victory QSN3 Whose strategic advantages were not appreciated until after the war over? ANS3 the Germans QSN4 What German advantages were discerned by other countries in the aftermath?  ANS4 their military system QSN5 What is at least one German innovation that other countries would later adopt in other wars? ANS5 highly detailed mobilization systems