In 1914 World War I began and the Gymnasium was occupied by troops. Lessons were arranged in different buildings and as a result of the disruption Heisenberg undertook much independent study which probably had a beneficial effect on his education.
Sa 1914 World War I ay nagsimulang at ang himnasyo ay ginagawa sa pamamagitan ng mga tropa. Pag-aaralan ay inayos sa iba't-ibang mga gusali at bilang isang resulta ng pagputol Heisenberg undertook maraming independiyenteng pag-aaral na marahil ay isang kapaki-pakinabang na epekto sa kanyang pang-edukasyon.