I am in learning mode here, with nothing empirical to add, but could it be the Germans could excel in situations requiring directive control simply because that was what was ordered in that situation, i.e. "Ive been ordered to use my initiative to support the commander's intent in this situation therefore I will do so to the best of my ability." Perhaps cultural influences made performing under detailed or directive control two sides of the same coin in the case of the Germans. Pure speculation, but thoughts?
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