Von Roon and William (who took an active interest in military structures) began reorganizing the Prussian army, while Moltke redesigned the strategic defense of Prussia by streamlining operational command.
Von Roon și Wilhelm (care a participat activ la aceste evenimente) au reorganizat armata prusacă, iar Moltke a regândit apărarea strategică a Prusiei, simplificând comanda operațională.