Germans/Strategy

The Germans are a very strong civilization that can potentially overrun the French in late game. The German unique unit-the Doppelsoldner is an infantry version of the French Cuiraisser and inspite of being heavy infantry, they are also quite cappable of taking out cavalry units chargingat them. A group of doppelsoldners pose a major threat when they attack an enemy camp. The imperial needlers are stronger with more hitpoints than other skirmishers and if coupled with doppelsoldners, then this devasting combination can steamroll over any army of any other civilization. An addition of artillery will make them truly invincible.

The main problem is actually the much lauded cavalry. The uhlans are not very effective unless they are in large numbers in the early game. When the germans reach a home city level of twenty five to thirty, then with all the availiable improvements the Germans can upgrade all their units to such levels that the weaknesses will be covered up. The unique improvements will increase the infantry speed and hitpoints while cavalry like uhlans and the war wagons will have more hitpoints and will be a truly formidable unit. Over all the germans are a strong civilization an a variety of combinations can be tried out with them. They can effectively steamroll over any competition with ease.