However, historians such as A. J. P. Taylor dispute his interpretation and believe that Bismarck did not have a master plan, but rather was an opportunist who took advantage of the favourable situations that presented themselves.
Siiski vaidlevad ajaloolased, nagu A. J. P. Taylor, selle tõlgenduse vastu ja usuvad, et Bismarckil ei olnud plaani, vaid ta oli oportunist, kes kasutas ära soodsat olukorda, et end esile tõsta.