Lewin identifies three serious results: the loss of experienced and well-trained senior officers; the distrust it caused among potential allies especially France; and the encouragement it gave Germany.
Lewin提出三种严重的后果：失去了有经验且训练有素的高级军官；潜在的盟友特别是法国产生了怀疑；并且给德国带来了激励。