Despite their current status as eurofags, pretty much all the euros have a history as great conquerors outside of the continent. Even the Dutch. As a people they're perfectly capable of handing out top tier ass kickings. What really set them apart was just their willingness to lock up the swords and try out civilization more often than most other parts of the world.

Why are Germans so serious? Because Americans invade every time they try to have fun.

Woe betide the foe if the German people ever remember their old selves.

Begone shackles and chains; weeping for the lowly knaves.