that's why I enjoy the UK, but it's better than Japan for war - yes, no china, but at least it's not waiting for naval plans all the time. The smallness of Europe also helps for air warJapan... Navy,Air and land combat first against china then USSR and/or allies then eventually the USA. No other nations have so much to do with limited industrial power. Forget the OP USA,USSR,GERMANY, this time you don't have 250+ factories and shipyards to roll on everything, your skill will matter.