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The miscalculations of German commanders, especially Ludendorff, became apparent as the offensive stalled. On March 28, General von Falkenhayn was dismissed from command; Ludendorff himself left the line on March 29, signaling a turning point. The public and political fallout was swift, with British Prime Minister Lloyd George sharply criticizing the failures of the German military leadership, particularly Ludendorff and Falkenhayn.
The German army's inability to exploit initial breakthroughs and the logistical shortcomings—such as insufficient motorized transport and an inability to secure resources—left their advance vulnerable to Allied counterattacks.