So should the French automaticly surrender in droves, just as the Russians should?
Startinging 1939 then yes, they should be easy to beat with bad morale, same goes for russia so long as its size and manpower is well simulated.
Should the Americans be a bunch of losers untill their first few battles.then suddnely turn int uber-masters
That didnt actually happen.
the Brits should be..bumbling morons untill ..well..always realy ?
Nor this, Britain did win the war you know.
Now, if you start in 1936 the national characteristics would have less effect as you have 3 years to change your country's training and doctrain etc (assuming you start the war on its historical date).