Model's relief is believed not to have been a sign that he had lost Hitler's confidence, but rather that he had gained it, the Führer wanting him available should another emergency break out which needed his attention.
Models afløsning var ikke tegn på, at han havde mistet Hitlers tillid, men derimod at han havde opnået den: Føreren ønskede at have ham til rådighed, hvis der skulle opstå en ny nødsituation, hvor der var brug for ham.