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>got to see the shortcomings of their doctrine
>diverted production to actually useful equipment
>built up a core of hardened fighting men to train and structure the rest of their army around.
>mentally prepared their population for a greater war with greater casualties
They now have 3+ years of experience in modern drone enabled combat on the European plateau against an army 900.000 strong. That is worth more than anything in military terms.