Talk:Germans/@comment-68.100.206.183-20151020023046/@comment-98.223.81.162-20190911114945

I must disagree the Germans must usually be initially defensive, as they normally cannot outpace the early advancement speed of the Dutch, Spanish, Ottomans, or British, however the extra Uhlans help them defend their territory early and they have a chance to jump ahead of everyone in any age starting with Colonial if played correctly and managed efficiently. Once they get to fortress age they become a serious threat and are ready to go on the offensive. They can send in powerful cheap mercenary armies, upgrade the free Uhlans, and recruit settler wagons which can make them absolutely soar ahead in the late game. The key to playing Germans is making sure your first attack on an opponent is your last, (or at least as close as makes no difference) and SETTLER WAGONS