And if you let Italy eat up Africa…Then Germany looks pretty bleak
Africa will be hard, but if you can get through Egypt and Med you will be able to slowly move on the British, but they have an IC in South Africa. Russia will be bigger so Germany could get a lot more countless territories and France will be a few, so they can build up, but if the US ever gets there they are rich
I gave you the answer that I feel he will give you since it is similar to that which I believe he has given before.
Plus, it is better if you do the asking. If you feel that it is a big deal, then take the time to ask a thoughtful question of him on his site and he should answer you.